Write the overall chemical equation representing the above definition of respiration.

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The chemical equation is as follows: $C_{6}$ $H_{12}$ $O_{6}$ + 6 $O_{2}$ → 6 ${C O}_{2}$ + 6 $H_{2}$ O + energy

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Write the overall chemical equation representing the above definition of respiration.

The chemical equation is as follows: C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy

The chemical equation is as follows: $C_{6}$ $H_{12}$ $O_{6}$ + 6 $O_{2}$ → 6 ${C O}_{2}$ + 6 $H_{2}$ O + energy