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When mitochondria burn sugar in the process called respiration,one of the by-products is????
You should memorize the equations for respiration and Photosynthesis. Respiration is 6O2 C6H12O6 (sugar)= 6CO2 6H2O 36 ATP (energy). Carbon dioxide, water and energy being the products. A by-product may be considered heat which is a form of energy that is not used for metabolism. Photosynthesis is just the opposite with light supplying the energy.
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David Haas
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I should be able to answer questions concerning anything biology related. I have experience teaching college level biology, microbiology and botany as well as general biology, physical science and chemistry at the high school and junior high school levels. I am retired now so have the time to help you understand basic concepts or simply discuss a subject.
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PhD in Botany from the University of Illinois. Have taught biology and botany at Fayetteville state university for 29 years.
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