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3. Acids and Bases

Organic Chemistry Reactions

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Multiple Choice

In the context of organic chemistry, which two reactants are primarily involved in the process of photosynthesis?

Oxygen and glucose

Hydrogen and oxygen

Nitrogen and methane

Carbon dioxide and water

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Understand that photosynthesis is a process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

Recognize that the general chemical equation for photosynthesis is: 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + light energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂.

Identify the reactants in the photosynthesis equation: carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O).

Note that light energy is also a crucial component, but it is not a chemical reactant in the traditional sense.

Conclude that the primary reactants involved in the process of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide and water.

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