Multiple Choice
The direct energy source that drives ATP synthesis during respiratory oxidative phosphorylation is:
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8. Respiration
Introduction to Cellular Respiration
Multiple Choice
Which of the following correctly represents the overall chemical equation for cellular respiration?
A
\(\mathrm{C_6H_{12}O_6} + 6\ \mathrm{O_2} \rightarrow 6\ \mathrm{CO_2} + 6\ \mathrm{H_2O} + \text{energy}\)
B
\(\mathrm{C_6H_{12}O_6} \rightarrow 2\ \mathrm{C_2H_5OH} + 2\ \mathrm{CO_2}\)
C
\(6\ \mathrm{CO_2} + 6\ \mathrm{H_2O} \rightarrow \mathrm{C_6H_{12}O_6} + 6\ \mathrm{O_2}\)
D
\(\mathrm{C_6H_{12}O_6} + 6\ \mathrm{O_2} \rightarrow 2\ \mathrm{C_3H_6O_3} + 6\ \mathrm{H_2O}\)
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the concept of cellular respiration. Cellular respiration is a metabolic process where glucose (\(\mathrm{C_6H_{12}O_6}\)) is broken down in the presence of oxygen (\(\mathrm{O_2}\)) to produce carbon dioxide (\(\mathrm{CO_2}\)), water (\(\mathrm{H_2O}\)), and energy in the form of ATP.
Step 2: Recall the overall chemical equation for cellular respiration. The general formula is: \(\mathrm{C_6H_{12}O_6} + 6\ \mathrm{O_2} \rightarrow 6\ \mathrm{CO_2} + 6\ \mathrm{H_2O} + \text{energy}\). This represents the complete oxidation of glucose.
Step 3: Analyze the given options. Compare each option to the correct chemical equation for cellular respiration. Look for the presence of glucose (\(\mathrm{C_6H_{12}O_6}\)), oxygen (\(\mathrm{O_2}\)), carbon dioxide (\(\mathrm{CO_2}\)), water (\(\mathrm{H_2O}\)), and energy.
Step 4: Eliminate incorrect options. For example, the second option (\(\mathrm{C_6H_{12}O_6} \rightarrow 2\ \mathrm{C_2H_5OH} + 2\ \mathrm{CO_2}\)) represents fermentation, not cellular respiration. Similarly, the third option (\(6\ \mathrm{CO_2} + 6\ \mathrm{H_2O} \rightarrow \mathrm{C_6H_{12}O_6} + 6\ \mathrm{O_2}\)) is the reverse process, photosynthesis.
Step 5: Identify the correct representation. The correct equation for cellular respiration is \(\mathrm{C_6H_{12}O_6} + 6\ \mathrm{O_2} \rightarrow 6\ \mathrm{CO_2} + 6\ \mathrm{H_2O} + \text{energy}\), as it accurately describes the breakdown of glucose in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and energy.
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