Question

Maxwell is evaluating the chemical equation shown below. (Note: The same equation is described in both words and chemical formulas.) glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O Which statement is most useful for Maxwell to include in his evaluation?

A. The equation describes the process of photosynthesis that occurs in plants and green algae when light is present.
B. The equation describes both the processes of cellular respiration and fermentation, both of which occur in all organisms.
C. The equation describes the process of cellular respiration that occurs in many organisms when oxygen is available.
D. The equation describes both the processes of cellular respiration and photosynthesis, one of which occurs in all organisms.

Answer 1

C. The equation describes the process of cellular respiration that occurs in many organisms when oxygen is available.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given equation strictly describes the process of cellular respiration that occurs in many organisms when oxygen is available.

This is known as aerobic respiration.

• In this process, oxygen gas combines with glucose in series of metabolic step ways.
• This in turn liberates energy for use by the body.
• The waste product is usually oxygen gas and carbon dioxide.
• The carbon dioxide is release into the environment.