The chemical equation for photosynthesis:

Question

6CO2+6H2O→C6H12O6+6O2

suggests that blowing on a glass of water placed in a sunbeam will produce glucose and oxygen. Compare the chemical equation to the actual process of photosynthesis and explain why no reaction will occur if someone were to blow on a glass of water in a sunbeam. Explain your answer in 1–2 sentences.(2 points)

Answer 1

Blowing on a glass of water in a sunbeam will not produce glucose and oxygen because photosynthesis requires the presence of chlorophyll and specific enzymes within the cells of plants or algae to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.