Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 4
Question: Which of the following equation can be more appropriate for photosynthesis [KCET 1994; Kerala PMT 2004]
Options:
A) $ 6CO_2+6H_2O\underset{Chlorophyll}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{Light}}},C_2H_{12}O_6+6O_2 $
B) $ 6CO_2+12H_2O\underset{Chlorophyll}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{Light}}},C_6H_{12}O_6+6H_2O+6O_2 $
C) $ 12CO_2+6H_2O\underset{Chlorophyll}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{Light}}},2C_6H_{12}O_6+6O_2 $
D) None of the above
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Photosynthesis reaction shows that “formation of carbohydrates from $ CO_2 $ and $ H_2O $ by illuminated green cells of plants, $ O_2 $ and $ H_2O $ are the bye products.
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