Question

In an experiment, mice were fed glucose (C6H12O6) containing a small amount of radioactive carbon. The mice were closely monitored, and in a few minutes, radioactive carbon atoms showed up in __________.

Answer 1

Answer: In an experiment, mice were fed glucose (C6H12O6) containing a small amount of radioactive carbon. The mice were closely monitored, and in a few minutes, radioactive carbon atoms showed up in _Carbon dioxide/Carbon IV oxide (CO2)_

Explanation: The end product of Glucose at the end of metabolism is Carbon dioxide, water and ATP.

C6H12O6 + 6O2 ----------> 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP (Energy)

The carbon is converted to Carbon dioxide. So, the radioactive Carbon appears in the Carbon dioxide/Carbon IV oxide (CO2).