Question

Which of the following represents the equation for photosynthesis?

C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy
C6H12O6 + O2 → CO2 + H2O + Energy
CO2 + H2O + Energy → C6H12O6 + O2
6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

Answer 1

(d) 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂

Step-by-step explanation:

You want to know which equation represents photosynthesis.

Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use light to turn carbon dioxide and water into glucose, from which all other plant materials and energy are derived. The waste product from the process is oxygen.

This description eliminates choices A and B.

Choice C is eliminated in favor of choice D, because the former equation is not balanced.

The correct representation is ...

6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂