Question
whats the energy we end up with after photosynthesis
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GPT-4o mini
After photosynthesis, the primary energy molecule produced is glucose (C6H12O6), which serves as a form of chemical energy. This energy is stored in the bonds of the glucose molecule. During the process of photosynthesis, plants convert light energy (usually from the sun) into chemical energy, using carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and water (H2O) from the soil. The overall reaction can be summarized as:
\[ 6 \text{CO}_2 + 6 \text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{light energy} \rightarrow \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + 6 \text{O}_2 \]
In addition to glucose, oxygen (O2) is produced as a byproduct. The glucose can then be used by the plant for energy through cellular respiration, converted into other organic compounds, or stored as starch for later use.
\[ 6 \text{CO}_2 + 6 \text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{light energy} \rightarrow \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + 6 \text{O}_2 \]
In addition to glucose, oxygen (O2) is produced as a byproduct. The glucose can then be used by the plant for energy through cellular respiration, converted into other organic compounds, or stored as starch for later use.