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RESPIRATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is the correct, balanced, symbol equation for aerobic respiration?
A
C6H12O6 + 6 O2
B
C6H12O6
C
C6H12O6
D
6 CO2 + 6 H2O
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In respiration, one glucose molecule is oxidized in the presence of six oxygen molecules to form six carbon dioxide and water molecules. The reaction for respiration can be denoted by the equation: C6H12O6 + 6O2→ 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Aerobic respiration takes place in the mitochondria and requires oxygen and glucose, and produces carbon dioxide, water, and energy. The chemical equation is C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O (glucose + oxygen-> carbon dioxide + water).

Detailed explanation-3: -Therefore, the balance chemical equation is: 6CO2+6H2O→C6H12O6+6O2.

Detailed explanation-4: -So, the correct option is ‘Respiration’.

Detailed explanation-5: -The reaction C 6 H 12 O 6 ( aq ) + 6 O 2 ( g ) → 6 CO 2 ( g ) + 6 H 2 O ( l ) + ∆ Glucose Oxygen carbon water heat dioxide is exothermic.

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