Respiration is a process where many chemical bonds inside the body break and release energy. this energy is used to perform various activities such as moving muscles. explain the energy transformation in this process. 1.chemical energy from broken bonds is transformed into mechanical energy for muscles. 2.mechanical energy from broken bonds is transformed into chemical energy for muscles.3.mechanical energy from broken bonds is transformed into electrical energy for muscles. 4. heat energy from broken bonds is transformed into electrical energy for muscles.