What Cellular Process breaks down this molecule into the energy-carrying molecule found in the cells of all living things?

cellular respiration

Explanation:

Cellular respiration is the aerobic process by which living cells break down glucose molecules, release energy, and form molecules of ATP

The citric acid cycle.

Explanation:

The molecule mentioned is glucose. Glucose break down occurs in both animals and plants as a way of deriving energy. Using the citric acid cycle otherwhise known as the krebs cycle it uses glucose to from ATP, energy for the cell. The citric acid cycle occurs in the matrix of the mitochondria. That is why mitochondria are known as the power house of the cell.

it restores trees to areas where they once grew.