C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Energy (ATP)
Where:
* C₆H₁₂O₆ represents glucose (a simple sugar)
* 6O₂ represents six molecules of oxygen
* 6CO₂ represents six molecules of carbon dioxide
* 6H₂O represents six molecules of water
* Energy (ATP) represents the energy produced in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
This equation shows that glucose and oxygen are the reactants, and carbon dioxide, water, and energy are the products. The process of cellular respiration breaks down glucose to release energy in the form of ATP, which is used by cells to power their activities.
