Which statements best describe the first stage of cellular respiration? Check all that apply. (multiple answer question) The stage happens in cytoplasm.
The stage happens in mitochondria.
Oxygen combines with small molecules.
Glucose is broken down.
Energy is released.

16. which of the following accurately describes a step within transcription? a. dna polymerase uses one strand of rna as a template to put together nucleotides. b. the dna strand is used as a template for which a complementary rna strand can be produced. c. the rna strand forms a template by which dna can be built. d. the rna strand is produced within the cytoplasm.