A) Which of the following is the equation for cellular respiration? (1 point) a image of chart for cell equal to plant
6 CO + 6 H O → 6 O + 6 ATP 2 2 2
6 C6H12O6 + 6 O2 → 6 H2O + 6 CO2 + ATP
6 CO2 + 6 H2O + light → 6 O2 + 6 C6H12O6
6 CO2 + 6 ADP + light → 6 O2 + 6 H2O
The correct answer is: 6C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6H2O + 6CO2 + ATP
The equation for cellular respiration is:
6 O2 + C6H12O6 → 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + ATP
The equation for cellular respiration is represented by option B:
6 CO2 + 6 H2O + 6 O2 → 6 H2O + 6 CO2 + ATP
To arrive at this answer, let's break down the options:
A) This equation doesn't represent cellular respiration. It shows an image of a chart for cell equal to plant, which is unrelated to cellular respiration.
B) This equation aligns with the process of cellular respiration. It starts with six molecules of carbon dioxide (CO2) and six molecules of water (H2O) reacting with six molecules of oxygen (O2) to produce six molecules of water (H2O), six molecules of carbon dioxide (CO2), and ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate). ATP is the energy currency in the cells.
C) This equation represents photosynthesis, not cellular respiration. It shows the process by which plants convert carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) into glucose (C6H12O6) using light energy.
D) This equation is incorrect and doesn't represent either cellular respiration or photosynthesis. It includes light as a reactant, which is not part of cellular respiration.
Therefore, the correct equation for cellular respiration is option B:
6 CO2 + 6 H2O + 6 O2 → 6 H2O + 6 CO2 + ATP