The Following Equation, C6H12O6 + 6 O2 "6 CO2 +H2O

question 94

Essay

The following equation, C6H12O6 + 6 O2 "6 CO2 +H2O + Energy, is the central reaction of energy metabolism. First, describe in general terms what the materials on the left side of the equation represent. How would they be classified in terms of metabolic reactions? Would energy be needed or released in this reaction? How would you classify this type of energy reaction? Next, describe why the arrow in the middle of the equation is pointing in both directions. What circumstances would cause it to move either to the right or to the left? Finally, describe the right side of the equation and what these materials represent. How would they be classified in terms of metabolic reactions? Would energy be needed or released on this side of the equation? What type of energy reaction is this?

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