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

Question

Responses

18
18

12
12

2
2

6
6

Answer 1

In cellular respiration, one glucose molecule (C6H12O6) requires 6 O2 molecules to completely oxidize into carbon dioxide and water. Therefore, for two glucose molecules, you would need:

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

So, the answer is 12.