Question

multiple choice question

in the summary equation for cellular respiration, there are ______ water molecules on the right side of the equation.

0
4
2
6

Explanation:

Write the balanced chemical equation for cellular respiration

$$ \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + 6\text{O}_2 ightarrow 6\text{CO}_2 + 6\text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{ATP} $$

Identify the number of water molecules on the right side

$$ \text{Right side (products): } 6\text{H}_2\text{O} \implies 6 \text{ water molecules} $$

Answer:

• 0
• 4
• 2
• 6 (Correct answer)