Question

What happens to carbon atoms as a result of respiration?

Answer 1

uring cellular respiration the molecule takes in oxygen and glucose. In glycolysis, the six-carbon sugar, glucose, is broken down into two molecules of three-carbonmolecule called pyruvate. Pyruvate is transported into the mitochondria and losescarbon dioxide to form a two-carbon molecule

Answer 2

Answer: Carbon dioxide formation.

Explanation:

Respiration can be defined as the intake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide from the body.

The process of respiration breakdown the carbohydrates into a usable form of energy by the body.

The carbohydrate in the presence of oxygen is converted into adenosine triphosphate. The by-products carbon dioxide and water.

The carbon atoms is released in the form of carbon diode.