How many carbon atoms combine in the photosynthesis reaction?(1 point)
Responses
1
2
12
6
6
6
In order to determine the number of carbon atoms that combine in the photosynthesis reaction, we need to understand the process of photosynthesis and its chemical equation.
Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose. The chemical equation for photosynthesis can be written as:
6 CO2 + 6 H2O → C6H12O6 + 6 O2
This equation shows that 6 molecules of carbon dioxide (CO2) combine with 6 molecules of water (H2O) to produce 1 molecule of glucose (C6H12O6) and 6 molecules of oxygen (O2).
Since each molecule of carbon dioxide (CO2) consists of 1 carbon atom, and there are 6 molecules of carbon dioxide involved in the reaction, the total number of carbon atoms that combine in the photosynthesis reaction is 6.
Therefore, the correct answer is 6.