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Write the overall chemical equation for photosynthesis
ICSEClass 10BiologyPhotosynthesis01 Mark2023 Easy
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The balanced chemical equation representing photosynthesis is:
6CO₂ + 12H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6H₂O + 6O₂↑
The reaction takes place in the presence of light energy and chlorophyll.
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