Complete the following equation representing photosynthesis.

Carbon dioxide + Water $S u n l i g h t a n d C h l o r o p h y l l - -------------- \to$ +

Proteins, Carbon

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Carbohydrates, Proteins

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Carbohydrates, Oxygen

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Carbon, Oxygen

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The correct option is C
Carbohydrates, Oxygen

Green plants perform photosynthesis in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll. This process requires carbon dioxide and water to produce glucose. This simple sugar is a carbohydrate. Oxygen is released as a byproduct during this process.

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Complete the following equation representing photosynthesis.

Carbon dioxide + Water $S u n l i g h t, C h l o r o p h y l l - ------------ \to$ ________+________

Which one chemical reaction occurs during photosynthesis ?

(a) Carbon dioxide is reduced and water is oxidised.

(b) Water is reduced and carbon dioxide is oxidised.

(d) Both carbon dioxide and water are reduced.

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