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Multiple Choice
What is the overall equation for cellular respiration?
A
C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy
B
6O2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6CO2
C
C6H12O6 + 6CO2 → 6O2 + 6H2O + energy
D
6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2
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Understand that cellular respiration is a process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.
Identify the chemical formula for glucose, which is \( \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 \).
Recognize that oxygen is required for cellular respiration, represented by \( 6\text{O}_2 \).
Determine the products of cellular respiration: carbon dioxide \( 6\text{CO}_2 \), water \( 6\text{H}_2\text{O} \), and energy (often in the form of ATP).
Combine the reactants and products to form the overall balanced chemical equation for cellular respiration: \( \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + 6\text{O}_2 \rightarrow 6\text{CO}_2 + 6\text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{energy} \).