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27. Write out the formula for photosynthesis:

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

In photosynthesis, what plants need is light energy (from the sun), carbon dioxide, and water. Plants do this in order to get glucose for making their food - and oxygen is released as a by-product, since they have more oxygen than they need.

6CO

2

+

6

H

2

O

Light energy

−−−−−−→

C

6

H

12

O

6

+

6

O

2

To get the formula for cellular respiration, your product will be your raw materials. So... just simply reverse it:

C

6

H

12

O

6

+

6O

2

6CO

2

+

6H

2

O + energy

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