Which of the following is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?

• A. $C_6{H}_{12}{O}_6+6O_2\to 6{\mathrm{CO}}_2+6H_{2}O+\; energy$
• B. $C_6{H}_{12}{O}_6+6{\mathrm{CO}}_2\to 6O_2+6H_{2}O+\; energy$
• C. $6{\mathrm{CO}}_2+6H_{2}O\to C_6{H}_{12}{O}_6+6O_2$
• D. $C_6{H}_{12}{O}_6+6H_{2}O\to 6{\mathrm{CO}}_2+6O_2+\; energy$

Answer: (A)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the process of cellular respiration, which is the conversion of glucose and oxygen into carbon dioxide, water, and energy.
2. Recognize the chemical formula for glucose as C6H12O6.
3. Understand that oxygen (O2) is a reactant in cellular respiration, and carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) are products.
4. Write the balanced chemical equation for cellular respiration: C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy.
5. Compare the given options to identify the equation that matches the balanced equation for cellular respiration.