Which compounds are reactants in the process of cellular respiration? H2O and O2 H2O and CO2 C6H12O6and O2 C6H12O6 and CO2

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Erika

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28 November, 13:19

Which compounds are reactants in the process of cellular respiration? H2O and O2 H2O and CO2 C6H12O6and O2 C6H12O6 and CO2

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Mark Hood · Answer 1

The reactants are C₆H₁₂O₆ and O₂.

Cellular respiration involves the oxidation of glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) to CO₂ and H₂O.

The equation for the reaction is

C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O

Thus, the reactants are C₆H₁₂O₆ and O₂.