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JAMB Biology 2015 Paper

Question : 12

Total: 68

The by-product of photosynthesis is

Solution:

Concept:

Photosynthesis produces glucose as the main product and releases oxygen as a by-product.

Explanation:

The equation for photosynthesis is:

6\mathrm{CO}_2 + 6\mathrm{H}_2\mathrm{O} \xrightarrow{\text{light energy}} \mathrm{C}_6\mathrm{H}_{12}\mathrm{O}_6 + 6\mathrm{O}_2

Glucose,

\mathrm{C}_6\mathrm{H}_{12}\mathrm{O}_6

, is the main organic product.

Oxygen,

\mathrm{O}_2

, is released as a by-product.

Answer:

\mathrm{O}_2

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