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A chemical reaction is shown in the expression below.

LaTeX: C_{2_{_{^{^{^{^{^{^{^{ }}}}}}}}}}H_{12}O_6+O_2\longrightarrow CO_2+H_2O+energyC 2 H 12 O 6 + O 2 ⟶ C O 2 + H 2 O + e n e r g y

Which statement correctly explains this reaction?

Group of answer choices

Water is used to produce glucose during photosynthesis.

Oxygen is used to release energy during photosynthesis.

Glucose is broken down to release energy during cellular respiration.

Carbon dioxide is broken down to release energy during cellular respiration.

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Answer:

Well, despite all the crazy stuff in that text, I think I've got it.

Explanation:

C2H12O6 + O2 -> CO2 + H2O + Energy

The answer is most likely "Oxygen is used to release energy during photosynthesis."

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