How many O2 molecules are required for two glucose molecules to undergo cellular respiration?(1 point)

Responses

12
12

18
18

2
2

6

1 answer

In cellular respiration, each glucose molecule (C6H12O6) requires 6 O2 molecules for complete oxidation. Therefore, for two glucose molecules, you would need:

6 O2 molecules/glucose × 2 glucose molecules = 12 O2 molecules.

So, the correct response is 12.