Question

which of the equations displays the process of aerobic respiration? * 1 point a \\( \text{c}_6\text{h}_{12}\text{o}_6 \
ightarrow 2 \text{c}_3\text{h}_6\text{o}_3 + 2 \text{atp} \\) b \\( \text{c}_6\text{h}_{12}\text{o}_6 \
ightarrow 2 \text{c}_2\text{h}_5\text{oh} + 2 \text{co}_2 + 2 \text{atp} \\) c \\( \text{c}_6\text{h}_{12}\text{o}_6 + 6 \text{o}_2 \
ightarrow 6 \text{h}_2\text{o} + 6 \text{co}_2 + \text{atp} \\) \\( \bigcirc \\) equation a \\( \bigcirc \\) equation b \\( \bigcirc \\) equation c \\( \bigcirc \\) both a and b

Explanation:

Aerobic respiration requires oxygen ($O_2$) and breaks down glucose ($C_6H_{12}O_6$) to produce carbon dioxide ($CO_2$), water ($H_2O$), and ATP. Equation A is lactic acid fermentation (anaerobic), Equation B is alcoholic fermentation (anaerobic), and Equation C includes $O_2$ as a reactant and produces $CO_2$, $H_2O$, and ATP, matching aerobic respiration.

Answer:

C. $\boldsymbol{C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2
ightarrow 6H_2O + 6CO_2 + ATP}$