Photosynthesis is the process of conversion of light energy into chemical energy to produce sugars. The overall chemical reaction is: 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + light → C6H12O6 + 6 O2 Therefore, the correct answer is option A.
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Which of the following represents photosynthesis?
(a) water + oxygen----> carbon dioxide + carbohydrate
(b) carbon dioxide + water---->oxygen + carbohydrate
(c) carbohydrate + oxygen---> water + oxygen
(d) carbon dioxide + oxygen---> water + carbohydrate
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In photosynthesis carbon dioxide is converted to carbohydrates. It is a ___ process.
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Which of the following gets absorbed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?
(a) oxygen
(b) water vapour
(c) carbon dioxide
(d) nitrogen
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(c) Oxidation of carbon to carbon dioxide
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