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The purpose of photosynthesis is to produce usable chemical energy or glucose from solar energy. If the formula for glucose is CH20 how many atoms of carbon are used to produce the glucose?

A) 1

D) 2

C) 6

D) 9​​

HELP ME OUT PLEASE!! The purpose of photosynthesis is to produce usable chemical energy-example-1
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Answer:

C) 6

Explanation:

6 molecules of carbon dioxide are required in order to produce 1 molecule of glucose.

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