Question

Which of the following is a reactant in the photosynthesis equation below: 6C0₂+ 6H₂0 Light → C₆H₁₂0₆+6O₂

a) Carbon dioxide
b) Water
c) Sugar
d) Oxygen

Answer 1

In the photosynthesis equation, carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O) are the reactants, while glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O₂) are the products.

Step-by-step explanation:

The reactants in the photosynthesis equation 6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C6H12O6 + 6O₂ are substances that are consumed and transformed during the reaction. In this specific equation, the reactants are:

• Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
• Water (H₂O)

The products of this chemical reaction, which are the substances produced as a result, are glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O₂). Therefore, the correct answers to the question would be both a) Carbon dioxide and b) Water.