Question

name the following oxidative breakdown of Carbohydrates to release energy

Answer 1

the oxidative breakdown of glucose is called aerobic respiration.

Answer 2

Answer:

"Oxidative breakdown of carbohydrates" to "release energy" is called aerobic respiration.

Explanation:

• Aerobic respiration is the process of conversion of sugars and fats into energy with the help of oxygen.
• The oxygen that we breathe in is used up for this reaction which produces energy molecules called ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and releases carbon dioxide and water as products.
• This respiration takes place in the mitochondria and hence mitochondria are also called the "powerhouse of the cell".
• Each cycle produces about 36 ATP molecules.

The reaction of oxidative breakdown of carbohydrates: Reactants are glucose and oxygen. Products are carbon dioxide, water and ATP

     $C_{6}H_{12}O_{6} + 6O_{2} \rightarrow 6CO_{2} + 6H_{2}O + ATP$

• Aerobic respiration takes place through various stages like glycolysis (an anaerobic process), Kerb’s cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.