Which of the following explains the conservation of mass during cellular respiration?
a) The total number of atoms when carbon dioxide and oxygen react stays the same when glucose and water are produced.
b) The total number of atoms when water and oxygen react stays the same when glucose and water are produced.
c) The total number of atoms when carbon dioxide and water react stays the same when glucose and oxygen are produced.
d) The total number of atoms when glucose and oxygen react stays the same when carbon dioxide and water are produced.