How many CO2 molecules are produced from the oxidation of 1?

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How many CO2 molecules are produced from the oxidation of 1?

2007-11-16 09:55:59 · 2 answers · asked by blueeyegreen 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

How many CO2 molecules are produced from the oxidation of 1
glucose molecule?

2007-11-16 09:56:34 · update #1

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6, three for each pyruvate that enter the citric acid cycle.

2007-11-16 10:13:45 · answer #1 · answered by Emily 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Every carbon in glucose ends up as CO2. So the number you want is just equal to the number of C atoms in a glucose molecule:

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

2007-11-16 18:00:47 · answer #2 · answered by Facts Matter 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋