Question

Observe the two reactions given below 

Reaction 1:

C₂ H₁₂ O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂ O + energy 

Reaction

6 CO₂ + 6 H₂O \(\overset{Light}\longrightarrow\) C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6 O₂

a) Identify the process occurring in plants and in animals.

b) Which is the process that takes place only in plants?

Answer 1

a) C₂ H₁₂ O₂ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂ O + energy

b) 6CO₂ + 6 H₂O \(\overset{Light}\longrightarrow\) C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂