Question

cellular respiration involves many chemical reactions. when a chemical process involves a series of reactions, scientists may summarize the process with a single chemical equation that shows only the key reactants and products. cellular respiration can be summarized by this chemical equation: glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water glucose, like other sugar molecules, often serves as an energy source for cells. cells release energy by breaking down glucose through chemical reactions with oxygen gas. this process produces carbon dioxide gas and water. which of the following are key reactants of cellular respiration? glucose carbon dioxide water oxygen

Explanation:

In the chemical equation for cellular respiration \( \text{glucose}+\text{oxygen}
ightarrow\text{carbon dioxide}+\text{water} \), glucose and oxygen are on the left - hand side of the equation. In a chemical reaction, the substances on the left - hand side of the equation are the reactants. So, glucose and oxygen are the key reactants of cellular respiration.

Answer:

glucose, oxygen