Which of the following equations represents photosynthesis?

Oxygen + Water $\to$ Carbon dioxide + Glucose + Water

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Carbon dioxide + Water + Sunlight $\to$ Glucose + Oxygen

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Glucose + Carbon dioxide + Water $\to$ Oxygen + Water

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Glucose + Oxygen + Water $\to$ Carbon dioxide + Water

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Solution

The correct option is B
Carbon dioxide + Water + Sunlight $\to$ Glucose + Oxygen

Photosynthesis can be represented in the form of a simple equation as:

Carbon dioxide + Water + Sunlight $\to$ Glucose (Food) + Oxygen

It is the process of plants manufacturing food in the presence of carbon dioxide. It releases oxygen as a by-product.

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