Question

complete the following pathway showing the breakdown of glucose: Glucose--------(1)-------- presence of O2 in mitochondria (2)------- + H2O + energy​

Answer 1

The pathway can be completed as follows:

Glucose (from food) + oxygen (from air) presence of O2 in mitochondria→ carbon dioxide+ water+ energy

Explanation:

• The above reactions depicts the process of cellular respiration.

• In the process of cellular respiration, oxygen from the air and glucose from the food is converted into carbon dioxide and water.

• This process yields energy in the form of ATP molecules.

• These ATP molecules are the driving force for each organelle and cell to function.

• The cells use ATP for functions such as various metabolic and biochemical processes.