Question

Answer the following question about the generalized photosynthesis equation below:6CO2 + 6H2O-> C6H12O6 + 6O2 Describe in words what occurs during the process represented by the photosynthesis equation. Include the importance of sunlight

Answer 1

Ans.

The given equation represents the process of photosynthesis, during which plants use carbon dioxide and water to make carbohydrates (glucose molecules) and release oxygen as byproduct.

During photosynthesis plants absorb sunlight, with the help of chlorophyll molecules and convert solar energy (present in sunlight) into chemical energy (present in carbohydrates) in the form of food. The sunlight acts as energy source that provide energy to carbon dioxide and water to react.

Answer 2

During the photosyntheses sunlight is used by the plants to form glucose and oxygen by using carbon dioxide and water. The proces happens in the chloroplast in the plant cells.