Asked by Johnathan Rozell on Jun 28, 2024

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Which reaction is the aerobic respiration of glucose?

A) C6H12O6 + 6 H2O → 6 CO2 + 12 H2 + energy
B) C4H12O4 + 2 H2O + 6 CO2 → 6 O2 + ATP + energy
C) C4H12O4 + 12 O2 + 6 H2O → 6 CO2 + ATP + energy
D) C6H12O6 + 6 O2 + 6 H2O → 6 CO2 + 12 H2O + energy
E) C4H12O2 + 6 O2 + ATP → 6 CO2 + 12 H2O + energy

Aerobic Respiration

The process of producing cellular energy in the presence of oxygen, involving the breakdown of food substances and release of energy.

Glucose

A simple sugar and a key source of energy, being the primary substrate for cellular respiration and the principal product of photosynthesis in plants.

  • Recognize the products and reactants of aerobic respiration and their stoichiometry.
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Prince DagherJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The correct equation for the aerobic respiration of glucose is glucose (C6H12O6) + 6 oxygen (O2) → 6 carbon dioxide (CO2) + 12 water (H2O) + energy, which matches choice D.