Which is the correct equation for aerobic respiration in humans?

glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water

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glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide

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glucose → carbon dioxide + water

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glucose → carbon dioxide + oxygen

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The correct option is A
glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water

Aerobic respiration is the process of producing cellular energy involving oxygen. The food (glucose) is broken down into carbon dioxide and water using oxygen.

glucose + oxygen $⟶$ carbon dioxide + water

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