Question

Write a balanced equation for photosynthesis.

Answer 1

Photosynthesis:

1. Photosynthesis is a process in which plants make their food in the presence of sunlight, water, carbon dioxide, and chlorophyll.
2. Chlorophyll plays a major role in photosynthesis.
3. Chlorophyll is present in the chloroplast.
4. It is a green colour pigment that absorbs light and initiates the process of photosynthesis.
5. Many steps are involved in photosynthesis like the splitting of water, reduction of carbon dioxide, releasing of oxygen, and releasing of a small amount of water.

6CO₂ + 12H₂O$\underset{\mathrm{Sunlight}}{\overset{\mathrm{Chlorophyll}}{\to }}$ C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ + 6H₂O