WAEC Biology 2025 Question 49

Question 49

Respiration

How many molecules of oxygen are required for the aerobic respiration of three molecules of glucose?

  1. A.3
  2. B.6
  3. C.12
  4. D.18
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Answer: D (18)

Explanation

C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O, so each glucose needs 6 oxygen molecules; 3 × 6 = 18.