Same chapter1 markDifficulty: Easy
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2 marksDifficulty: Easy
Write the balanced equation for photosynthesis and name the site where it occurs.
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Answer
6CO2 + 12H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O, in the presence of light and chlorophyll. It takes place in the chloroplasts, chiefly in the mesophyll cells of the leaf.
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Explanation
The oxygen released comes from the water, not from the carbon dioxide.
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