Question

Study the diagram, which represents the general equation for photosynthesis. What do the letters Y and Z represent? Y - glucose Z - oxygen Y - glucose Z - carbon dioxide Y - carbon dioxide Z - hydrogen Y - carbon dioxide Z - oxygen

Answer 1

Y & Z

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The correct answer is Y - glucose, Z - oxygen

Step-by-step explanation:

In photosynthesis, plants- and also other organisms- take carbon dioxide (CO₂), water (H₂O) and light (which is absorbed by chlorophyll pigments, those give plants their green color), and they convert inorganic materia in organic materia (chemical energy) in form of sugar. The overall process is described by the following global equation:

6 CO₂ + 6 H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6 O₂

carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen