[Campbell Biology P.90] Which of the following accurately describes the reactants and produ... | Practice Question

Which of the following accurately describes the reactants and products of photosynthesis as presented in the text?

  • A: Reactants: Glucose and Oxygen; Products: Carbon dioxide and Water; Energy: Chemical energy.
  • B: Reactants: Carbon dioxide and Water; Products: Glucose and Oxygen; Energy: Sunlight.
  • C: Reactants: Carbon dioxide and Oxygen; Products: Glucose and Water; Energy: Sunlight.
  • D: Reactants: Glucose and Water; Products: Carbon dioxide and Oxygen; Energy: Chemical energy.

Explanation

The text explicitly states: 'The raw materials of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide CO2 and water H2O ... sunlight powers the conversion of these ingredients to a sugar called glucose C6H12O6 and oxygen molecules O2 .' This matches option B perfectly.