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What is the equation for cellular respiration? (1 point)
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glucose + oxygen + energy → carbon dioxide + water
glucose + oxygen + energy → carbon dioxide + water

carbon dioxide + energy → glucose + oxygen + water
carbon dioxide + energy → glucose + oxygen + water

carbon dioxide + water + energy → glucose + oxygen
carbon dioxide + water + energy → glucose + oxygen

glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water + energy

Answer 1

The correct equation for cellular respiration is:

**glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water + energy**

This describes how cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, producing carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.