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Respiration in Humans

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With regard to the respiratory system and the process of respiration in man, answer the following questions:

(c)Give the overall chemical equation to represent the process of respiration in humans.

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Solution

The chemical equation to represent cellular respiration is as follows :
C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy
Glucose + oxygen → Carbon dioxide + water + Energy

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