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Write the balanced chemical equation for the process of photosynthesis.


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Solution

Photosynthesis:

  • Photosynthesis is the process of preparing food in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll.
  • In this process, the plant uses water from the soil, and carbon dioxide from the air.
  • It occurs in green plants, certain algae, blue-green algae and bacteria.

Chemical Reaction

  • Carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight results in the formation of glucose and oxygen.
  • The balanced equation is as follows:
  • 6CO2Carbondioxide+6H2OWaterSunlight,ChlorophyllC6H12O6Glucose+6O2Oxygen

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