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Which equation best summarizes the overall reactions of photosynthesis?

a
6O2 + 6H2O + 6O2 → C6H1206
b
6O2 + C6H1206 → 6CO2 + 6H2O
c
6CO2 + 6O2 → C6H1206 + 6H2O
d
6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H1206 + 6O2

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19 days ago

The equation that best summarizes the overall reactions of photosynthesis is:

**d: 6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2**

This equation indicates that carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) are converted into glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2) during the process of photosynthesis, which occurs in plants.