The equation shows cellular respiration. During cellular respiration, glucose combines with oxygen to form carbon dioxide, water, and ATP. cap c sub 6 cap h sub 12 cap o sub 2 plus 6 cap o sub 2 rightarrow 6 CO sub 2 plus 6 cap h sub 2 cap o plus ATP What happens to the energy in the bonds in glucose?
Answer
A
The energy is transferred to oxygen.
B
The energy is transferred to ATP.
C
The energy is transferred to water.
D
The energy is transferred to carbon dioxide.
Explanation
During cellular respiration, cells break down glucose and capture much of the energy released in ATP. Oxygen helps the reaction occur, while carbon dioxide and water are products; the energy is not transferred to those substances. Therefore, the energy in glucose’s bonds is transferred to ATP.
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