Question

The chemical equation shown below represents photosynthesis. What is the role of substance A in photosynthesis?

A. it stores chemical energy for plants and animals.

B. it traps light energy and converts it into chemical energy

C. it combines with carbon dioxide and light to form glucose.

D. it combines with carbon dioxide and light to form hydrogen.

Answer 1

The answer is C. The missing product (A) is water an it combines with carbon dioxide and light to produce glucose (B).