Cellular respiration releases energy. in cellular respiration: select one: a. the chemical potential energy stored in atp is used to create complex carbohydrates. b. organic molecules such as carbohydrates are converted to chemical energy that can be used to do the work of the cell. c. chemical potential energy in the bonds of adp is transferred to the chemical potential energy in the bonds of atp. d. the chemical potential energy stored in organic molecules is converted to chemical energy that can be used to do the work of the cell.