Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 38

Question: How many molecules of water are needed by a green plant to produce one molecule of hexose/ reduce 6 molecules of CO2

Options:

A) 6

B) 12

C) 24

D) One only

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ 6CO_2+12H_2O\underset{Chlorophyll}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{Sunlight}}},C_6H_{12}O_6+6O_2+6H_2O $