NEET Biology question

Biology Photosynthesis in Higher Plants NEET

Which one is the correct overall reaction of photosynthesis?

(A)6CO2 + 6H2O --(Light, Chlorophyll)--> 6O2 + C6H12O6
(B)6CO2 + 12H2O --(Light, Chlorophyll)--> C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H2OCorrect
(C)C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O --(Light, Chlorophyll)--> 6CO2 + 12H2O + Energy
(D)C6H12O6 + 6O2 --(Light, Chlorophyll)--> 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy

Answer: (B)

Solution

The balanced overall photosynthesis equation, accounting for the fact that 12 water molecules are split to supply the

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