Biology Review: Virginia SOL - RCPS

For the overall reaction of cellular respiration: C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O (G = −686 kcal/mol For each mole (180 g) of glucose broken down by respiration, 686 kcal of energy are made available to do work in the cell. The products have 686 kcal less free energy than the reactants. ................
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