Question

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

Answer 1

The correct equation for cellular respiration is:

glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water + energy

This can also be written in a more chemical form as:

C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + energy

This reaction summarizes the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into carbon dioxide, water, and energy (in the form of ATP).