What does glucose break down into in the presence and absence of oxygen? [2 MARKS]

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Presence of oxygen: 1 Mark
Absence of oxygen: 1 Mark

In the presence of oxygen, glucose breaks down into carbon dioxide and water with the release of energy.
In the absence of oxygen, glucose breaks down into alcohol and carbon dioxide with the release of energy.

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What does glucose break down into in the presence and absence of oxygen? [2 MARKS]

Presence of oxygen: 1 Mark Absence of oxygen: 1 Mark In the presence of oxygen, glucose breaks down into carbon dioxide and water with the release of energy. In the absence of oxygen, glucose breaks down into alcohol and carbon dioxide with the release of energy.

Presence of oxygen: 1 Mark
Absence of oxygen: 1 Mark

In the presence of oxygen, glucose breaks down into carbon dioxide and water with the release of energy.
In the absence of oxygen, glucose breaks down into alcohol and carbon dioxide with the release of energy.