________ is the Process Whereby Hydrogen is Removed from Sugars

Question

________ is the process whereby hydrogen is removed from sugars and fats and transferred to oxygen.
A)Photosynthesis
B)Respiration
C)Fermentation
D)Glycolysis
E)Chemiosmosis

Accepted Answer

This process is called cellular respiration, which involves the breakdown of glucose and other organic compounds to produce ATP. During this process, hydrogen atoms are stripped from glucose and other organic molecules and transferred to oxygen to form water, releasing energy in the process.