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Write the reaction for photosynthesis?

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The overall reaction for photosynthesis.

\[\ce{\underset{\text{Carbon dioxide}}{6CO2} + \underset{\text{Water}}{12H2O}->[Light][Chlorophyll]\underset{\text{Glucose}}{C6H12O6} + \underset{\text{Water}}{6H2O} + \underset{\text{Oxygen}}{6O2↑}}\]

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Chapter 12: Plant Anatomy and Plant Physiology - Evaluation [Page 185]

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Samacheer Kalvi Science [English] Class 10 SSLC TN Board
Chapter 12 Plant Anatomy and Plant Physiology
Evaluation | Q VI. 8. | Page 185

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