Question

Which of the following lists contain all the ingredients and products of photosynthesis?

• A. Carbon dioxide, water, oxygen and carbohydrate
• B. Phosphorus, nitrogen, water, carbon dioxide and oxygen
• C. Carbohydrates, water, nitrogen and carbon dioxide
• D. Carbon dioxide, water, ozone and carbohydrates.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Carbon dioxide, water, oxygen and carbohydrate

Photosynthesis is the physicochemical process by which plants can convert light energy into chemical energy, in the form of carbohydrates from simple inorganic substances like atmospheric carbon dioxide and water. Photosynthesis requires carbon dioxide, sunlight, water and chlorophyll as its basic raw materials.

Thus, during photosynthesis in green plants, light energy is captured and used to convert water, carbon dioxide, and minerals into oxygen and energy-rich organic compounds

Hence, the correct answer is option A.