Question

the chemical reaction equation of photosynthesis is shown here: 6co₂ + 6h₂o → c₆h₁₂o₆ + 6o₂. what information is not given in this equation. it does not show if the reaction is reversible. it does not show the reactants needed for the reaction. it does not show that photosynthesis consists of many separate steps. it does not show the number of molecules required to produce glucose.

Explanation:

The given equation shows reactants ($6CO_2$ and $6H_2O$) and products ($C_6H_{12}O_6$ and $6O_2$) and the number of molecules involved in producing glucose. However, photosynthesis is a complex multi - step process which this simple equation does not depict. Also, the arrow ($\to$) implies a non - reversible reaction, but it doesn't explicitly state reversibility. The most significant missing information is that photosynthesis consists of many separate steps.

Answer:

It does not show that photosynthesis consists of many separate steps.