Question

which best represents the overall equation for photosynthesis? multiple choice 12 h₂o + light energy → c₆h₁₂o₆ + 6 o₂ + 6 co₂ + 6 h₂o 6 co₂ + 12 h₂o + light energy → c₆h₁₂o₆ + 6 o₂ c₆h₁₂o₆ + 6 o₂ + 12 h₂o + light energy → 6 co₂ + 12 h₂o 6 co₂ + light energy → c₆h₁₂o₆ + 6 o₂ + 6 h₂o 6 co₂ + 12 h₂o + light energy → c₆h₁₂o₆ + 6 o₂ + 6 h₂o

Explanation:

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria use light energy to convert carbon - dioxide ($CO_2$) and water ($H_2O$) into glucose ($C_6H_{12}O_6$) and oxygen ($O_2$). The correct overall equation has 6 molecules of $CO_2$, 12 molecules of $H_2O$, and light energy as reactants, and 1 molecule of $C_6H_{12}O_6$ and 6 molecules of $O_2$ as products.

Answer:

B. $6CO_2 + 12H_2O+ \text{Light energy}
ightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2$