Question

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the left side of the summary equation for cellular respiration shows blank adp.

Explanation:

Identify the reactants of cellular respiration

The summary equation for aerobic cellular respiration is:

$$\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + 6\text{O}_2 + 38\text{ ADP} + 38\text{ P}_i ightarrow 6\text{CO}_2 + 6\text{H}_2\text{O} + 38\text{ ATP}$$

(Note: Depending on the textbook, the specific stoichiometric coefficient for ADP/ATP is typically written as 36 or 38).

Determine the missing term

The sentence states: "The left side of the summary equation for cellular respiration shows [blank] ADP."
The left side of a chemical equation represents the reactants. ADP is a reactant that is phosphorylated to form ATP on the right side (products). Therefore, the left side shows reactant ADP.

Answer:

The left side of the summary equation for cellular respiration shows <blank>reactant</blank> ADP.