Which statements best describe the first stage of cellular respiration? check all that apply.

the stage happens in cytoplasm.
the stage happens in mitochondria.
oxygen combines with small molecules.
glucose is broken down.
energy is released.

The correct answer is The stages happens in the cytoplasm.

Explanation:

Cellular respiration helps in the complete breakdown of carbohydrates basiclly glucose to form carbon dioxide,water and ATP molecules as energy source.Aerobic respiration consist of 3 principle steps

    The first step is called glycolysis which deals with the catabolism of  glucose into pyruvate by 10 enzymes catalyzed reactions.

       Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm as many of the glycolytic enzymes are present in the cytoplasm of the cell in which the glycolysis is occuring.

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