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Why does photosynthesis require 6 molecules of carbon dioxide and 6 molecules of water to make 1 molecule of glucose

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For each molecule of glucose produced: 6 water water molecules are oxidized, and come to be the supply of electrons for carbon dioxide reduction. 6 molecules of carbon dioxide are required, one for every carbon atom in glucose. 6 molecules of oxygen are produced as a with the aid of made from water oxidation.

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