Question

Which of the following is the correct equation for photosynthesis?

• A. \( 6CO_2 + 6H_2O + \text{light energy} \rightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2 \)
• B. \( C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2 \rightarrow 6CO_2 + 6H_2O + \text{energy} \)
• C. \( 6CO_2 + 6H_2O \rightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2 + \text{light energy} \)
• D. \( C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2 \rightarrow 6CO_2 + 6H_2O + \text{light energy} \)

Hint:

Photosynthesis occurs in two stages: the light-dependent reactions, which use light energy to split water and generate ATP, and the Calvin cycle, which uses ATP to synthesize glucose from carbon dioxide.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water. The general equation for photosynthesis is: \[ 6CO_2 + 6H_2O + \text{light energy} \rightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2 \] In this process: - \( 6CO_2 \) represents carbon dioxide, - \( 6H_2O \) represents water, - \( C_6H_{12}O_6 \) is glucose (a form of sugar), - \( 6O_2 \) is oxygen produced as a by-product. Thus, the correct equation is Option (1).