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What is the process of a cell turning food into cellular energy?

  1. Photosynthesis

  2. Respiration

  3. Transcription

  4. Translation

The correct answer is: Respiration

Respiration is the process of converting food into cellular energy, while photosynthesis is the process of using sunlight to create energy. Transcription and translation are processes that are involved in protein synthesis, not energy production. So, while these processes are important for cell function, they are not directly related to converting food into cellular energy.