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  • Cellular Respiration: How Glucose & Oxygen Produce Energy
    The reaction that includes glucose and oxygen is cellular respiration.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Reactants: Glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2)

    * Products: Carbon dioxide (CO2), water (H2O), and energy (ATP)

    Cellular respiration is a series of metabolic reactions that occur in the cells of organisms to convert chemical energy from glucose into a form usable by the cell (ATP). It can be summarized by the following equation:

    C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy (ATP)

    This process is crucial for life, as it provides the energy required for all cellular functions, including growth, movement, and repair.

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