Question

what is the overall equation for cellular respiration? (a) 1 glucose + 16 carbon dioxide = 6 oxygens + 6 water + energy (b) 1 glucose + 6 carbon dioxide = 16 oxygens + 6 water + energy (c) 6 carbon dioxide + 6 water + light energy = 1 glucose + 6 oxygen (d) 1 glucose + 6 oxygen = 6 carbon dioxide + 6 water + energy

Explanation:

Cellular respiration is a process where glucose is broken - down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and energy. The correct balanced equation has 1 glucose molecule reacting with 6 oxygen molecules to produce 6 carbon dioxide molecules, 6 water molecules, and energy.

Answer:

D. 1 glucose + 6 oxygen = 6 carbon dioxide + 6 water + energy