Asked by Mathew Jameson

During cellular respiration, energy is released. What would a model need to show to accurately demonstrate that matter is rearranged, and energy is conserved in the process?(1 point)
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Oxygen molecules combining with carbon atoms to create new substances without changing the mass.
Oxygen molecules combining with carbon atoms to create new substances without changing the mass.

Visuals showing that more energy is produced than consumed when water and carbon dioxide are combined to highlight the conservation of matter.
Visuals showing that more energy is produced than consumed when water and carbon dioxide are combined to highlight the conservation of matter.

Glucose and oxygen breaking into carbon dioxide and water, showing that the mass remains the same and energy is released.
Glucose and oxygen breaking into carbon dioxide and water, showing that the mass remains the same and energy is released.

Energy being created as glucose is consumed and oxygen is used.
Energy being created as glucose is consumed and oxygen is used.
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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Correct answer: "Glucose and oxygen breaking into carbon dioxide and water, showing that the mass remains the same and energy is released."

Explanation: Cellular respiration is C6H12O6 + 6 O2 → 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + energy. This shows matter is rearranged (reactants become different products) while total mass is conserved and chemical energy is released (converted into ATP and heat). The other choices are incorrect because they either describe energy being created (violates conservation of energy), mix up processes (combining CO2 and H2O is photosynthesis, not respiration), or are too vague.