DENDROLOGY

TREE PHYSIOLOGY

PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?
A
CO2 + light + H2O
B
CO2 + sugar + H2O
C
O2 + light + H2O
D
CO2 + O2 + H2O
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Carbon dioxide + Water → Glucose + Oxygen + Water.

Detailed explanation-2: -For the production of one molecule of glucose, 12 NADPH molecules are required and for production of 12 NADPH molecules, 12 water molecules are required. Thus in photosynthesis, 12 molecules of water are used as a substrate.

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