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What role does carbohydrates play in ATP production

What role does carbohydrates play in ATP production-example-1
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Carbohydrates (C6H12O6) are glucose which are reactants in cellular respiration (what produces ATP) -

C6H12O6+6O2 -> 6CO2+6H2O+38 ATP.
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