Photosynthesis Equation

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What is the photosynthesis equation?

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6CO₂ + 6H₂O + light energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂

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What is the role of light energy in photosynthesis?

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Light energy is essential for the photosynthesis chemical reaction to take place.

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What are the reactants in the photosynthesis equation?

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The reactants are carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O).

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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The products are glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) and oxygen (O₂).

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What does the arrow in the photosynthesis equation represent?

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The arrow means 'yields' or 'produces'.

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What is the significance of oxygen in photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is released into the air as a byproduct of photosynthesis.

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What is carbon dioxide (CO₂)?

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Carbon dioxide is a gas that plants take in during photosynthesis.

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What is glucose?

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Glucose is a sugar produced by plants during photosynthesis, used for energy.

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Where do plants get water for photosynthesis?

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Plants absorb water from the soil through their roots.

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How do plants capture light energy?

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Plants capture light energy using chlorophyll in their leaves.