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Which statement best describes the reaction for cellular respiration?

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Answer:

The equation for cellular respiration is C6H12O6 + 6 O2 → 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + Energy

And to describe cellular respiration C6H12O6 is oxidized and O2 is reduced.

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Cellular respiration takes in food and uses it to create ATP , a chemical which the cell uses for energy. Usually, this process uses oxygen, and its called aerobic respiration. It has four stages known as 'Glycolyisis, Link reaction, The Krebs Cycle, and the electron transport chain' 
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