Main Products:
* ATP (adenosine triphosphate): This is the primary energy currency of cells. It's like the "battery" that powers cellular functions.
* Carbon dioxide (CO2): A waste product that is exhaled by the lungs.
* Water (H2O): Another waste product that is also exhaled or excreted.
Other Products (in smaller amounts):
* Heat: Some energy is lost as heat during the process.
Overall Reaction:
The overall equation for cellular respiration is:
C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP
Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy (ATP)
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