Question

Question 5 (5 points) (04.03 MC) A student made the following diagram to represent cellular respiration. Why is this diagram incorrect?

A.water is not used up during this process.
B.glucose is not used up during this process.
C. The arrow for oxygen should point in the opposite direction.
D. the arrow for carbon dioxide should point in the opposite direction.
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Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

The chemical equation for cellular respiration is:

C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O (+ ATP)

OR: Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water (+ Energy)

Since water is on the right side of this equation, it is produced as a result of the metabolic process rather than used up. So, the correct is A.

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