The overall equation of aerobic respiration is C6H12O6 + 6O2 giving
- A. 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy
- B. C2H5OH + 6CO2 + energy
- C. 2C3H6O3 + energy only
- D. 6CO2 + energy only
Explanation
Complete oxidation of glucose yields six molecules each of carbon dioxide and water with the release of energy, largely captured as ATP. Alcohol and lactate appear only in the incomplete breakdown of anaerobic respiration.
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