Question

write an equation showing oxidation of food in the cells.

Answer 1

The equation showing oxidation of food in cells is as follows---
C₆H₁₂O₆  +  6O₂    -   6CO₂   + 6H₂O  + Energy
Glucose     Oxygen      Carbon    Water
                                  dioxide

Answer 2

C6H12O6+6O2---> 6CO2 + 6H2O + ENERGY (ATP)
glucose + oxygen ---> carbon-di-oxide + WATER + ENERGY