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Describe how human energy use contributes to increase of co2

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Answer:

The cellular respiration formula:

C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O.

1 glucose plus six oxygen makes six carbon dioxide and six dihydrogen monoxide (water).

Glucose in cell resp makes Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) which is used as energy when it breaks apart and makes Adenosine Diphosphate and 1 phosphorus molecule (the breaking apart makes energy).

When ATP is made, CO2 is released by the cells and is taken via the blood vessels to the lungs to be exhaled. This release of CO2 contributes to the levels of CO2 in the atmosphere.

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