Question

Human cells obtain energy from a reaction called cellular respiration. balance the skeletal equation for cellular respiration. c6h12o6(aq)+o2(g)→co2(g)+h2o(l) express your answer as a chemical equation. identify all of the phases in your answer.

Answer 1

C6H12O6 + O2 -> CO2 + H2O + energy, otherwise expressed as glucose plus oxygen converted into carbon dioxide plus water plus energy. It includes glycolysis, the Krebs Cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation to properly balance. The finished equation should look like this: C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy