The oxidation of glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆)by cellular respiration is an example of a dehydration reaction.A simplified version of this reaction can be written as A)6H₂O ⁺ 6CO₂ $\rarr$C₆H₁₂O₆ ⁺ 6O₂. B)C₆H₁₂O₆ ⁺ 6O₂ $\rarr$ 6H₂O ⁺ 6CO₂. C)C₆H₁₂O₆ $\rarr$6H₂O ⁺ 6CO₂. D)C₆H₁₂O₆ ⁺ 6O₂ $\rarr$6CO₂C.

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The correct equation should show the reactants (glucose and oxygen) and the products (carbon dioxide, water, and energy in the form of ATP). Option B shows the correct reactants and products and also follows the general format of cellular respiration: glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water + energy (in the form of ATP). Option A is incorrect because it does not show the formation of carbon dioxide and water as products. Option C is incorrect because it shows the formation of only one product (water) and does not show the formation of carbon dioxide or ATP. Option D is incorrect because it shows the formation of carbon dioxide and ATP, but not water.

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