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ALMultiple Choice

Energy Transformation

Question 1 • TX-Environmental Systems B

Which of the following is the balanced chemical equation for photosynthesis?

Answer
A
6H2O + 6CO2 → 6O2 + C6H12O6
B
C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6H2O + 6CO2
C
H2O + CO2 → O2 + C6H12O6
D
C6H12O6 + O2 → H2O + CO2

Explanation

Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide and water to produce glucose and oxygen. The balanced equation is 6H₂O + 6CO₂ → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂: both sides have 6 carbon, 12 hydrogen, and 18 oxygen atoms. Choice A gives this balanced equation.

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