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

Question

Responses

12
12

6
6

18
18

2

Answer 1

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

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

So the correct response is 12.