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What is the general equation for cellular respiration?
A
6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2
B
6O2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6CO2 + energy
C
C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy
D
C6H12O6 + 6CO2 → 6O2 + 6H2O + energy
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Understand that cellular respiration is a process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.
Identify the correct chemical equation for cellular respiration. The general equation is: Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) + Oxygen (O₂) → Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) + Water (H₂O) + Energy.
Recognize that the balanced equation for cellular respiration is: C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + energy.
Note that the equation reflects the conversion of one molecule of glucose and six molecules of oxygen into six molecules of carbon dioxide and six molecules of water, releasing energy in the form of ATP.
Remember that cellular respiration consists of multiple stages, including glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain, which collectively contribute to the production of ATP.