Question

Consider the equation for photosynthesis. Carbon dioxide is a reactant. Oxygen is a

A. Reactant
B. Energy source
C.product
D.toxin

Answer 1

Answer:

C:product

Explanation:

This can be represented by the following chemical equation:12H20+6CO2+light energy=C6H12O6+6H2O+6O2.It is important to remember that the resulting oxygen is produced from the original water molecules,not the carbon dioxide.This distinction becomes important when considering anoxygenic photosynthesis.