Explain the process of breakdown of glucose
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In the presence of oxygen When breakdown of glucose is carried out in the presence of oxygen in a cell, it is called as aerobic respiration. Glucose is converted into a 3 carbon molecule called pyruvate which further breaks down in the presence of oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water.
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- Cellular respiration is the chemical reaction in which glucose and oxygen are turned into water, carbon dioxide, and energy (ATP).
- C 6 H 12 O 6 + 6 O 2
- --> 6 CO 2 + 6 H 2 O + ATP
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