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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Which of the following represents the net equation for photosynthesis?
Options
A CO2 + O2 → C6H12O6 + H2O
B C6H12O6 → CO2 + H2O + energy
C 6CO2 + 6H2O + light → C6H12O6 + 6O2
Correct Answer
D C6H12O6 + O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The balanced equation shows that six molecules of carbon dioxide and six molecules of water, using light energy, produce one molecule of glucose and six molecules of oxygen.

Hint

It summarizes the reactants and products.

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