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The Process of Photosynthesis

Question 3 • First Semester Biology

Consider the formula for glucose: C6H12O6. In the processes of photosynthesis, what supplies the hydrogen (H) used in the formation of glucose?

Answer
A
light energy
B
carbon dioxide
C
chlorophyll
D
water

Explanation

Water supplies the hydrogen used to form glucose during photosynthesis. Light energy powers the process, while carbon dioxide supplies carbon and chlorophyll absorbs light; neither provides the hydrogen atoms. Therefore, the correct choice is water.

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