Question

Answer the following question about the generalized photosynthesis equation below:6CO2 + 6H2O C6H12O6 + 6O2Describe in words what occurs during the process represented by the photosynthesis equation. Include the importance of sunlight

Answer 1

Carbon dioxide and water are combined in a series of reactions.

Sunlight provides energy for the reactions.

The end result of photosynthesis is the production of sugars (glucose, a food) and oxygen (a gas).

The energy from sunlight is stored in the glucose.

Answer 2

Six carbon dioxide atoms plus six water atoms plus sunlight yields to produce glucose and six oxygen atoms. Sunlight is important because it is the main source of ATP (energy) in photosynthesis. Hope this helps!