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The photosynthesis symbol equation
What is the symbol equation for photosynthesis? Tick one box.
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- 1 Selects the balanced photosynthesis equation 6 CO₂ + 6 H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6 O₂.
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Select the respiration equation because it also contains glucose and oxygen.
The process cue matters: identify which substances are inputs and which are outputs of photosynthesis before selecting the equation.