Write the balanced chemical equation that represents the photosynthesis of gluco

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Write the balanced chemical equation that represents the photosynthesis of glucose. What form of energy is used to drive this chemical reaction and what is its chief source? Look at the equation you just wrote and use it to answer the following questions: Do plants consume or release carbon dioxide? Do plants consume or release oxygen? Do plants consume or produce glucose? Do plants consume or produce water? This equation shows two ways in which plants can improve Earth's atmosphere. Describe them.

Explanation / Answer

5. Balanced equation representing photosynthesis,

6CO2 + 6H2O --> C6H12O6 + 6O2

Source of energy to drive this reaction : light

Plants consume CO2

Plants release O2

Plants produce glucose

Plants consume water

The CO2 given off by living organisms is converted into O2 by plants, thus having more plants on earth surface wold produce more clean O2 and improve earth's atmosphere.

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