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The Overall Aerobic Respiration Equation

publish date: 2026/06/21 09:14:18.093655 UTC

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Which equation correctly summarizes aerobic respiration?

\(\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 \rightarrow 2\text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{OH} + 2\text{CO}_2\)

\(6\text{CO}_2 + 6\text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + 6\text{O}_2\)

\(\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + 6\text{O}_2 \rightarrow 6\text{CO}_2 + 6\text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{energy}\)

Correct Answer

\(\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + 6\text{O}_2 \rightarrow 6\text{CO}_2 + 6\text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{energy}\)

Explanation

Aerobic respiration combines glucose with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and usable energy in the form of ATP. This is the reverse, in a sense, of the photosynthesis equation.

Reference

Biology: A self-teaching guide

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