What is the EQUATION FOR CELLULAR RESPIRATION BELOW?

The equation for cellular respiration can be represented as:

[ \text{C}6\text{H}{12}\text{O}_6 + 6 \text{O}_2 \rightarrow 6 \text{CO}_2 + 6 \text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{energy (ATP)} ]

In this equation, glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) reacts with oxygen (O₂) to produce carbon dioxide (CO₂), water (H₂O), and energy in the form of ATP. This process occurs in the mitochondria of cells and is essential for converting biochemical energy from nutrients into a usable form.