FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION

FERMENTATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is the correct chemical equation for cellular respiration?
A
Glucose (Sugar) + Water + Oxygen
B
ATP (Energy) + Oxygen
C
Glucose (Sugar) + Carbon Dioxide
D
Glucose (Sugar) + Oxygen
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct option is ‘Respiration’.

Detailed explanation-2: -The equation for cellular respiration is the complete opposite of photosynthesis: C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP where carbon dioxide is the waste product.

Detailed explanation-3: -Thus the equation is: Glucose + Oxygen → Water + Carbon dioxide+ Energy.

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