Question

Question 16(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

(04.03 MC)
A student made the following diagram to represent cellular respiration.
Cellular Respiration
Oxygen
Cell
R
Carbon dioxide
Water
Energy
Why is this diagram incorrect?
Glucose
Water is not formed during this process.
Carbon dioxide is not formed during this process.
The arrow for oxygen should point in the opposite direction.
The arrow for glucose should point in the opposite direction.

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is: Water is not formed during this process.

In cellular respiration, water is indeed formed as a byproduct. The complete equation for cellular respiration is:

Glucose + Oxygen -> Carbon Dioxide + Water + Energy

Water is produced during the process of cellular respiration along with carbon dioxide. Therefore, the statement that water is not formed during this process is incorrect.