Question
How many carbon atoms combine in the photosynthesis reaction?
12
12
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2
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1
6
12
12
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6
Answers
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In the overall photosynthesis reaction, the equation is typically represented as:
\[ 6 \, \text{CO}_2 + 6 \, \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + 6 \, \text{O}_2 \]
From this equation, you can see that 6 carbon atoms from the 6 molecules of carbon dioxide (CO₂) are used to produce 1 molecule of glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆), which contains 6 carbon atoms.
Therefore, the answer is **6** carbon atoms combine in the photosynthesis reaction.
\[ 6 \, \text{CO}_2 + 6 \, \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + 6 \, \text{O}_2 \]
From this equation, you can see that 6 carbon atoms from the 6 molecules of carbon dioxide (CO₂) are used to produce 1 molecule of glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆), which contains 6 carbon atoms.
Therefore, the answer is **6** carbon atoms combine in the photosynthesis reaction.