[chemchick]

can you please help me determine the hypothetical balanced equation of the combustion of glucose (aerobic) into lactate acid.

C6H12O6 + O2 ----------> CH3CH(OH)COOH ?

Thanks

[AWK]

In living organisms glucose is transformed into lactic acid without need of oxygen
(anaerobic process)
C6H12O6  ----------> 2CH3CH(OH)COOH

Direct chemical oxidation of glucose to lactic acid is impossible since need rearrangement of carbon-oxygen bonds. In this way only oxalic acid can be obtained.

[jdurg]

Also, the hormone insulin plays a HUGE role in the breakdown of glucose.  I'm not 100% sure if it just helps move the glucose molecule into the cells of body, or if it plays a role in holding the glucose molecule while other reactions occur, but without it you have a problem.  (Being a diabetic, I should know.   )  Without insulin, the body will get its energy from another source which would be the breakdown of fats into ketones.  

[Donaldson Tan]

can you please help me determine the hypothetical balanced equation of the combustion of glucose (aerobic) into lactate acid.

C6H12O6 + O2 ----------> CH3CH(OH)COOH ?

Thanks

Did you mean the overall equation for anaerobic respiration for the oxidation of glucose to lactic acid?