Question

In one or two SHORT sentences, explain how the chemical equation for cellular respiration shows that plants cycle matter. Include the numbers of molecules and atoms involved to support your explanation.

Answer 1

shorter and without all the numbers

Answer 2

The chemical equation for cellular respiration, which is C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy, illustrates the cycling of matter in plants as the six molecules of oxygen (O2) and six molecules of carbon dioxide (CO2) are taken in and released during the process, while the six molecules of glucose (C6H12O6) are broken down and transformed into six molecules of water (H2O) and energy.

Answer 3

The chemical equation for cellular respiration in plants shows the cycling of matter as oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide is released, while glucose is broken down into water and energy.