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Question 1 • CMS 2026-2027 Biology CREDIT RECOVERY

Which statement describes the reaction for cellular respiration?

Answer

The equation is carbon dioxide plus water right arrow glucose plus oxygen plus water and energy is produced in the form of ATP.

The equation is carbon dioxide plus water right arrow glucose plus oxygen plus water and energy is required in the form of light.

The equation is glucose plus oxygen right arrow carbon dioxide plus water and energy is required in the form of light.

The equation is glucose + oxygen right arrow carbon dioxide plus water and energy is produced in the form of ATP.

Explanation

Cellular respiration breaks down glucose using oxygen, producing carbon dioxide, water, and usable energy stored in ATP. Light is not required; that is associated with photosynthesis. Therefore, the statement describing glucose plus oxygen producing carbon dioxide, water, and ATP is choice D.

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