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the chemical equation below summarizes photosynthesis. write a similar equation for cellular respiration (be sure to include a description of the form of energy)

energy (sunlight) + 6h2o + 6co2 -> c6h12o + 6o2

Explanation:

Cellular respiration is a process which occurs in the all living cell all the time. It is an oxidative process by which respiratory substrate such as glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) is oxidised completely in presence of oxygen(O₂) to produce carbon dioxide (CO₂), water and energy in the from of ATP. ATP is is the energy currency of the cell. The process of cellular respiration begins in cytoplasm and completes in the mitochondria of the cell.  

The overall reaction of respiration is given below:  

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

the way that the mass of carbon can be conserved through cellular respiration is through a process/law called the law of conservation of mass which even tho it undergoes a process, mass is not be destroyed or changed