Question

question 11
which of the following statements best describes photosynthesis?
photosynthesis uses light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water to glucose and oxygen.
photosynthesis uses light energy to convert carbon dioxide and oxygen to glucose and water.
photosynthesis uses light energy to convert glucose and oxygen to carbon dioxide and water.
photosynthesis uses light energy to convert glucose and carbon dioxide to oxygen and water.

Explanation:

Photosynthesis is a process in plants. The reactants are carbon dioxide (\(CO_2\)) and water (\(H_2O\)). Using light energy (from sunlight), plants produce glucose (\(C_6H_{12}O_6\)) and oxygen (\(O_2\)). The chemical equation is \(6CO_2 + 6H_2O+light\ energy
ightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2\).

Answer:

Photosynthesis uses light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water to glucose and oxygen.