Question

Cellular respiration is a process involving the breakdown of glucose molecules in order to generate energy for cellular activities. Given the general reaction below, which of the following best describes the products labeled x and y?

C6H12O6 + O2 → _x___ + __y___ + energy (2 points)

The products are CO (carbon monoxide) and H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide), which then decompose into carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).The products are H2O (water) and CO2 (carbon dioxide), which then undergo anaerobic respiration.The products are CO2 (carbon dioxide) and H2O (water), which then become the reactants for photosynthesis.The products are O2 (oxygen) and H2O (water), which are then used for growth and to keep the organism hydrated.

Answer 1

The answer is... CO2 (carbon dioxide) and H2O (water), which then become the reactants for photosynthesis. (C)

Answer 2

Answer: The products X and Y are CO₂ (carbon dioxide) and H₂O ( water), which then become reactants for photosynthesis.

The given reaction in the question depicts cellular respiration. In this process, oxidation of glucose takes place in order to generate energy in the form of ATP ( adenosine triphosphate) that is utilized by the cell for various activities.

CO₂ and H₂O are released in this process. They are utilized as reactants by green plants and algae for synthesis of food ( photosynthesis).