Question

the equation shows cellular respiration. during cellular respiration, glucose combines with oxygen to form carbon dioxide, water, and atp.
c₆h₁₂o₆ + 6o₂ → 6co₂ + 6h₂o + atp
what happens to the energy in the bonds in glucose?
the energy is transferred to oxygen.
the energy is transferred to carbon dioxide.
the energy is transferred to water.
the energy is transferred to atp.

Explanation:

Cellular respiration is a process where glucose is broken down. The energy stored in the bonds of glucose is not transferred to oxygen (which is a reactant and gets reduced), nor to carbon dioxide and water (which are waste products). ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy - carrying molecule in cells. During cellular respiration, the chemical energy in glucose is used to synthesize ATP.

Answer:

The energy is transferred to ATP.