How many CO2 molecules are produced when three glucose molecules undergo cellular respiration? (Hint: Think about the equation)(1 point)

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Responses

6
6

3
3

18
18

12

Answer 1

The overall equation for cellular respiration of glucose (C6H12O6) is:

\[ C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2 \rightarrow 6CO_2 + 6H_2O + energy \]

From this equation, we can see that one molecule of glucose produces 6 molecules of CO2 during cellular respiration.

If we have three glucose molecules, the total amount of CO2 produced will be:

\[ 3 , \text{glucose} \times 6 , \text{CO2/glucose} = 18 , \text{CO2} \]

Thus, the answer is 18.