Write the equation of: a) Photosynthesis b) Fermentation c) Aerobic respiration

Here are the balanced chemical equations for each process:

a) Photosynthesis

6CO2+6H2O+light energy→C6H12O6+6O2(Carbon dioxide + Water + Light energy → Glucose + Oxygen)

b) Fermentation

There are different types of fermentation, but the most common is alcoholic fermentation and lactic acid fermentation.

  • Alcoholic Fermentation (by yeast and some bacteria):

    C6H12O6→2C2H5OH+2CO2(Glucose → Ethanol + Carbon dioxide)

  • Lactic Acid Fermentation (in muscle cells and some bacteria):

    C6H12O6→2C3H6O3(Glucose → Lactic acid)

c) Aerobic Respiration

C6H12O6+6O2→6CO2+6H2O+ATP(Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy)

This process occurs in the mitochondria and produces a high amount of ATP for cellular activities.

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