which molecules from the equation below are involved in the light independent reactions of photosynthesis.
6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2
In the given equation of photosynthesis:
6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2
The molecules involved in the light-independent reactions of photosynthesis are:
C6H12O6 (glucose): This is the main product of photosynthesis, produced during the light-independent reactions also known as the Calvin cycle.
6O2 (oxygen): This is another product of photosynthesis, released as a byproduct during the light-independent reactions.
Note: The light-independent (or dark) reactions of photosynthesis, also known as the Calvin cycle, do not directly require light energy. Rather, they utilize the energy and the products (ATP and NADPH) produced during the light-dependent reactions.