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Consider the formula for glucose: C6H12O6. In the processes of photosynthesis, what supplies the hydrogen (H) used in the formation of glucose?
light energy
carbon dioxide
chlorophyll
water
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water
During the light-dependent reactions water (H2O) is split (photolysis), releasing H+ and electrons. Those hydrogens (carried by NADPH) are used to reduce CO2 to form glucose. Light and chlorophyll drive the process; CO2 supplies the carbon.
During the light-dependent reactions water (H2O) is split (photolysis), releasing H+ and electrons. Those hydrogens (carried by NADPH) are used to reduce CO2 to form glucose. Light and chlorophyll drive the process; CO2 supplies the carbon.
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