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C6H12O6 + 6O2Mitochondria−−−−−−−6CO2+6H2O+Energy

What does the given equation represents?

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The equation represent the process of aerobic respiration. The glucose is converted into pyruvic acid in the cytoplasm which is further sent to mitochondria for oxidation into carbon dioxide and water along with the production of energy.

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