The process in which food is oxidized and ATP is generated is...

Cellular respiration is the biochemical process in which the chemical energy of food (glucose) is released through oxidation and captured in the form of ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate).

Breathing is the physical process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide.

External respiration refers to the exchange of gases between the alveoli of the lungs and the blood.

Internal respiration refers to the exchange of gases between the blood and the body cells.

Answer: cellular respiration