What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?
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C6H12O6+O2CO2+H2O+energy is the overall (unbalanced) chemical equation for cellular respiration.
Explanation:
C6H12O6+6O2+6CO2+6H2O+energy is the balanced equation.
In words, the equation would be: glucose + oxygen + carbon dioxide + water + energy
The equation is created by combining the three processes listed below into a single equation:
Glycolysis is the breakdown of a glucose molecule into two three-carbon molecules, pyruvate and succinate (pyruvic acid).
The Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle, also known as the Krebs Cycle, is a process in which three-carbon pieces are slowly separated to release the energy stored in covalent bonds. This is where the vast majority of CO2 is generated.
The Electron Transport Chain and Oxidative Phosphorylation — this sequence necessitates the presence of O2 and generates the majority of the energy. This energy is provided by ATP, or adenine triphosphate.