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How many oxygen molecules are required for two glucose molecules to undergo cellular respiration?(2 points) Responses 2 2 6 6 12
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The cellular respiration of glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) can be summarized by the following chemical equation:
\[ 6 \text{O}_2 + \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 \rightarrow 6 \text{CO}_2 + 6 \text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{energy} \]
From the equation, we can see that one glucose molecule requires 6 oxygen molecules for complete respiration. Therefore, for two glucose molecules, you would need:
\[ 2 \times 6 \text{O}_2 = 12 \text{O}_2 \]
Thus, the answer is **12** oxygen molecules.
\[ 6 \text{O}_2 + \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 \rightarrow 6 \text{CO}_2 + 6 \text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{energy} \]
From the equation, we can see that one glucose molecule requires 6 oxygen molecules for complete respiration. Therefore, for two glucose molecules, you would need:
\[ 2 \times 6 \text{O}_2 = 12 \text{O}_2 \]
Thus, the answer is **12** oxygen molecules.