What is the correct word equation for photosynthesis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen
- Step 1: Light energy is used to turn carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. Answer: Carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen. Why not the others: Glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water, Carbon dioxide + oxygen → glucose + water and Water + glucose → oxygen + carbon dioxide don't fit.
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