Question

During cellular respiration, which of the following is equal to the total number carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms in water and carbon dioxide? A) Number if carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms in glucose. B) Number of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms in oxygen gas C) Total number of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms in glucose and oxygen D) Total number of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms in hydrogen gas and oxygen

Answer 1

Answer: Option C) Total number of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms in glucose and oxygen

Explanation:

In cellular respiration, the equation is shown below

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

6 carbon atoms on both left and right sides

12 hydrogen atoms on both sides

18 oxygen atoms on both sides

Thus, from the equation provided, the total number of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms in glucose and oxygen is equal to the

total number carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms in water and carbon dioxide

Answer 2

Answer:  The answer would be C

Explanation: glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water + energy  The 12 hydrogen atoms in the glucose make it possible for form 6 water molecules