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Respiration is the

  1. Conversion of chemical energy to kinetic energy

  2. Conversion of kinetic energy to chemical energy

  3. Process of generating energy

  4. Process of creating new cells

The correct answer is: Conversion of kinetic energy to chemical energy

Respiration is the conversion of kinetic energy to chemical energy. The process involves breaking down glucose molecules to produce ATP, the energy currency of cells. Option A and C are incorrect because they describe other forms of energy conversion, while option D is incorrect because it describes cell division rather than cellular respiration.