I have a copy of the photosynthesis equation from an Indiana biology text, however the explanation seems vague and I'm not really getting it. I assume it has something to do with bonding, but not sure exactly how to explain this to my son, the one with the question. Thanks for any clarification you can provide me.
2007-05-23 22:49:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Glucose is formed in respiration.
It is made up of six carbons in the molecule.
So as each carbon dioxide molecule has a carbon atom, 6 are needed to supply the carbon atoms to make gluocse.
Hope this helps
2007-05-23 22:55:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The photosynthesis reaction is:
6CO2 + 6H2O (+ light energy) --> C6H12O6 + 6O2.
To be more specific, it consumes 6 Carbons and 12 Oxygens. This is because, the coefficients in a chemical equation have to balance. So if 6 Carbons are going in, 6 Carbons have to come out. If 12 Hydrogens are going in, then 12 Hydrogens have to come out.
2007-05-24 05:57:01 · answer #2 · answered by Calclover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Glucose (C6H12O6) contains six carbon atoms
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glucose
2007-05-24 05:54:48 · answer #3 · answered by jsardi56 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋