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Write out the equation for photosynthesis.
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The equation for photosynthesis can be summarized as follows:
\[
6 \, \text{CO}_2 + 6 \, \text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{light energy} \rightarrow \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + 6 \, \text{O}_2
\]
In this equation:
- \( \text{CO}_2 \) is carbon dioxide,
- \( \text{H}_2\text{O} \) is water,
- \( \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 \) is glucose (a sugar),
- \( \text{O}_2 \) is oxygen.
This process takes place in plants, algae, and some bacteria, converting light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose, while releasing oxygen as a byproduct.
\[
6 \, \text{CO}_2 + 6 \, \text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{light energy} \rightarrow \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + 6 \, \text{O}_2
\]
In this equation:
- \( \text{CO}_2 \) is carbon dioxide,
- \( \text{H}_2\text{O} \) is water,
- \( \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 \) is glucose (a sugar),
- \( \text{O}_2 \) is oxygen.
This process takes place in plants, algae, and some bacteria, converting light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose, while releasing oxygen as a byproduct.