Respiration Supplies the Cells of the Body with _______ and Rids

Question

Respiration supplies the cells of the body with _______ and rids them of _______.
A) oxygen; carbon dioxide
B) carbon dioxide; oxygen
C) oxygen; nitrogen
D) carbon dioxide; nitrogen

Accepted Answer

Respiration involves the process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide, which means that it supplies cells with oxygen and gets rid of carbon dioxide. Therefore, option A "oxygen; carbon dioxide" is the correct answer.