Question

Which equation best represents photosynthesis in plants?

• A. Carbon dioxide $+$ water$\to$ starch $+$ oxygen
• B. Carbon dioxide $+$ water$\to$ glucose $+$ oxygen
• C. Glucose $+$ oxygen $\to$ carbon dioxide $+$ water
• D. Carbon dioxide $+$ glucose $\to$ starch $+$ oxygen
• E. Light $+$ carbon dioxide $\to$ glucose $+$ oxygen

Answer 1

The correct option is B Carbon dioxide $+$ water$\to$ glucose $+$ oxygen

Photosynthesis is the process of converting light energy to chemical energy and storing it in the bonds of sugar. This process occurs in plants and some algae. Photosynthesis can be represented using a chemical equation.

6CO${}_2$ + 6H${}_2$O ------> C${}_6$H${}_{12}$O${}_6$+ 6O${}_2$.

So,the correct answer is option B.