In one or two sentences, explain how the chemical equation for cellular respiration shows that plants cycle matter. Include the numbers of molecules and atoms involved to support your explanation. (2 points)
The chemical equation for cellular respiration, C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP, demonstrates the cycling of matter in plants as it shows the conversion of 6 molecules of glucose (C6H12O6) and 6 molecules of oxygen (O2) into 6 molecules of carbon dioxide (CO2) and 6 molecules of water (H2O), while also producing ATP.
