Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (5th Edition)
Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780321922212
Author: Colleen Belk, Virginia Borden Maier
Publisher: PEARSON
bartleby

Concept explainers

bartleby

Videos

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 5, Problem 1LTB
Summary Introduction

To determine:

The reactants and the products of the photosynthesis.

Introduction:

Photosynthesis is the reaction in which plants synthesize carbohydrates and from carbon dioxide and water with the help of chlorophyll and sunlight.

The reactants are the substances, which undergo the changes in the chemical reaction and the products are the substances, which are formed by chemical changes in the reactants.

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark

Explanation of Solution

It is a process seen in plants, in which light energy is converted into chemical energy. When the sun reflects on a plant, the chloroplast will trap the photons by the help of its chlorophyll pigments. This trapped energy will convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates and oxygen. This process is very essential as they provide food for higher animals.

The equation of the photosynthesis is:

  6CO2 + 12H2OC6H12O6 + O2

In a chemical reaction, the reactants are written on left hand side and the products are written on right hand side. Here, the reactants are carbon dioxide and water, and the products are glucose and oxygen.

Conclusion

The reactants of the photosynthesis are carbon dioxide and water, and the products are glucose and oxygen.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
what is an intermittent water course and what kind of fish habitat it would provide
why are native freshwater mussels are an important part of great lakes ecosystem
what morphological features differentiate the lamprey species and other species in the great lakes
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Biology
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Concepts of Biology
Biology
ISBN:9781938168116
Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
Publisher:OpenStax College
Text book image
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781337392938
Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:9781947172517
Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:OpenStax
Text book image
BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
Biology
ISBN:9781305967359
Author:STARR
Publisher:CENGAGE L
Text book image
Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (Mi...
Biology
ISBN:9781305117396
Author:Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
ISBN:9781305577206
Author:Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Photosynthesis & Respiration | Reactions | Chemistry | FuseSchool; Author: FuseSchool - Global Education;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XIyweZg6Sw;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY