Photosynthesis Chemical Equation (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Biology)
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Balanced Photosynthesis Chemical Equation: Extended
Extended Tier Only
The balanced chemical equation for photosynthesis is:
Balanced chemical equation for photosynthesis
The light energy is converted into chemical energy in the bonds holding the atoms in the glucose molecules together
Examiner Tip
The photosynthesis equation is the exact reverse of the aerobic respiration equation so if you have learned one you also know the other one! You will usually get more marks for providing the balanced chemical equation than the word equation.
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