Question

question 25 (4 points)
(02.06 mc)
cellular respiration is a process involving the breakdown of glucose molecules in order to generate energy for cellular activities. given the general reaction below, which of the following best describes the products labeled x and y?
c6h12o6 + o2 → _x_ + _y_ + energy
a the products are co (carbon monoxide) and h2o2 (hydrogen peroxide), which then decompose into carbon dioxide (co2) and water (h2o)
b the products are h2o (water) and co2 (carbon dioxide), which then undergo anaerobic respiration
c the products are co2 (carbon dioxide) and h2o (water), which then become the reactants for photosynthesis
d the products are o2 (oxygen) and h2o (water), which are then used for growth and to keep the organism hydrated.

Explanation:

Cellular respiration is the process of breaking down glucose in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and energy. The general equation is $C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2
ightarrow6CO_2 + 6H_2O+energy$. Carbon dioxide and water produced in cellular respiration are the reactants for photosynthesis.

Answer:

C. The products are $CO_2$ (carbon dioxide) and $H_2O$ (water), which then become the reactants for photosynthesis.