An intricate illustration of the process of photosynthesis taking place in a leaf cell under the sun, with close-ups of the detailed cellular structure and chloroplasts. There's also a visual representation of a human blowing on a glass of water in a sunbeam. The water and the human breath interact, but no formation of glucose and oxygen occurs, unlike in the leaf.

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The chemical equation for photosynthesis suggests that blowing on a glass of water placed in a sunbeam will produce glucose and oxygen. Compare the chemical equation to actual photosynthesis and explain why no reaction occurs. Explain your answer in 1–2 sentences

ANSWER: Lack of chlorophyll in the chemical equation results in no photosynthesis. Plants have chlorophyll, which is what completes the process.

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I’m confused on this question too :/

Best thing I could find, plants need clorophyll. Gonna go off that

it is very confusing

thank you AdaM&M!!! that helped me a lot

Photosynthesis cannot occur if the chemical equation does not include chlorophyll. Chlorophyll, found in plants, is what brings the process to a close.

The chemical equation for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6O2. Blowing on a glass of water in a sunbeam will not produce glucose and oxygen because photosynthesis involves specific cellular processes occurring within the chloroplasts of a plant, including the absorption of light energy and the utilization of enzymes, which are not present in blowing on water.