Question

what product is formed by the oxidation of glucose ? write balanced chemical equation

Answer 1

C6H12O6 + 6O2 --> 6CO2 + 6H2O

Answer 2

Oxidation of glucose gives us :

a. Carbon dioxide
b. Water
c. 38 ATP energy.

This occurs in Aerobic respiration only. Also, complete oxidation of glucose occurs in higher organisms.

In equation :

C6H12O6 + O2 ---> CO2 + H2O.