Question

Which of the following equations is the summary of photosynthesis?
(a) 6CO2 + 12H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2+ 6H2O
(b) 6CO2 + H2O + Sunlight→ C6H12O6 + O2+ 6H2O
(c) 6CO2 + 12H2O + Chlorophyll + Sunlight→ C6H12O6 + 6O2+ 6H2O
(d) 6CO2 + 12H2O + Chlorophyll + Sunlight→ C6H12O6 + 6CO2+ 6H2O

Answer 1

c is the right answer

Answer 2

The correct equation of photosynthesis is in option (A).

• Photosynthesis is a biochemical process used to prepare food by the autotroph in the presence of sunlight.
• Photosynthesis takes place in the chloroplast with the help of chlorophyll pigment.
• But, sunlight and chlorophyll are not reactants. They act as promoters in the process. Photosynthesis cannot occur in the absence of sunlight.
• Some water is produced as a byproduct.

• The correct of photosynthesis is:                                         $6CO_{2} + 12H_{2} O$ → $C_{6} H_{12} O_{6} + 6O_{2}$ $+6H_{2}O$