Multiple Choice
In oxygenic photosynthesis in plants, what is the primary carbohydrate product ultimately synthesized (often transported as sucrose and stored as starch)?
1
views
9. Photosynthesis
Review of Photosynthesis
Struggling with General Biology?
Join thousands of students who trust us to help them ace their exams!Watch the first videoMultiple Choice
In oxygenic photosynthesis by plants, which of the following is NOT a net product of the overall reaction?
A
(carbon dioxide)
B
(glucose)
C
(oxygen)
D
and
Verified step by step guidance1
Recall the overall balanced chemical equation for oxygenic photosynthesis in plants: \$6 \text{CO}_2 + 6 \text{H}_2\text{O} + light \ energy \rightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6 \text{O}_2$.
Identify the reactants and products in this equation. The reactants are carbon dioxide (\(\text{CO}_2\)), water (\(\text{H}_2\text{O}\)), and light energy, while the products are glucose (\(C_6H_{12}O_6\)) and oxygen (\(\text{O}_2\)).
Understand that a 'net product' means a substance that is produced overall by the reaction, not consumed.
From the equation, note that carbon dioxide (\(\text{CO}_2\)) is consumed (used up) during photosynthesis, so it is not a net product but a reactant.
Therefore, the substance that is NOT a net product of oxygenic photosynthesis is carbon dioxide (\(\text{CO}_2\)).
8:50mWatch next
Master Recap Map of Photosynthesis with a bite sized video explanation from Jason
Start learningRelated Videos
Related Practice
Review of Photosynthesis practice set
Problem sets built by lead tutorsExpert video explanations