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JAMB Biology 1978 Question 2

Question 2

Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition

6CO2 + 6H2O → (sunlight, chlorophyll) C6H12O6 + 6O2↑
The process represented by the above equation is

  1. A.proteinsynthesis
  2. B.respiration
  3. C.photosynthesis
  4. D.transpiration
  5. E.translocation
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (photosynthesis)

Explanation

Carbon dioxide and water are turned into glucose and oxygen using light energy trapped by chlorophyll: this is photosynthesis.