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which kind of reaction is photosynthesis?
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Photosynthesis is an endothermic reaction. In this process, plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy stored in glucose (a type of sugar). The overall reaction involves the absorption of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere and water (H₂O) from the soil, which, in the presence of light energy, are transformed into glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) and oxygen (O₂) as a byproduct. The general equation for photosynthesis can be summarized as follows:
\[
6 \text{CO}_2 + 6 \text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{light energy} \rightarrow \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + 6 \text{O}_2
\]
This reaction is crucial for life on Earth, as it provides the oxygen needed by aerobic organisms and serves as the foundational process for the food chain.
\[
6 \text{CO}_2 + 6 \text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{light energy} \rightarrow \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + 6 \text{O}_2
\]
This reaction is crucial for life on Earth, as it provides the oxygen needed by aerobic organisms and serves as the foundational process for the food chain.