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Question 8 • Physical Science

The chemical equation summarizes the process of photosynthesis. 6 CO sub 2 plus 6 cap h sub 2 cap o plus energy rightarrow 6 cap o sub 2 plus cap c sub 6 cap h sub 12 cap o sub 6 Where is the energy shown in the equation transferred as a result of photosynthesis?

Answer
A
into the ground
B
into water
C
into sugars
D
into the air

Explanation

Photosynthesis uses energy to combine carbon dioxide and water into glucose, a sugar. The energy is stored in the chemical bonds of the glucose molecule (C₆H₁₂O₆), so it is transferred into sugars.

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