Answer: −2880 kilojoules of free energy
Explanation:
Cellular respiration is the process by which cells obtain chemical energy (present in GLUCOSE) by the consumption of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide.
The chemical equation for respiration is shown below:
C6 H12 O6 (s) + 6O2 (g) --> 6CO2 (g) + 6 H2O(l) + heat
ΔG = −2880 kJ per mol of C6 H12 O6.
Note that ΔG signifies free energy involved in cellular respiration, which is -2880 Kilojoules (negative sign means energy is given off)
