Question

1. which diagram correctly labels the reactants and products of photosynthesis?

Explanation:

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use light energy to convert carbon dioxide ($CO_2$) and water ($H_2O$) into glucose ($C_6H_{12}O_6$) and oxygen ($O_2$). The general equation for photosynthesis is $6CO_2 + 6H_2O+light\ energy
ightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2$. In option C, $CO_2$ and $H_2O$ are shown as inputs (reactants), and $C_6H_{12}O_6$ and $O_2$ as outputs (products), which aligns with the photosynthesis equation.

• Option A: Incorrectly labels $C_6H_{12}O_6$ as a reactant and $H_2O$ as a product.
• Option B: Incorrectly labels $O_2$ as a reactant.
• Option D: Incorrectly labels $O_2$ as a reactant and $H_2O$ as a product.

Answer:

C.