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A photosynthesis cell is provided with `.^(14)CO_(2)` and `H_(2) .^(18)O`. They form

A

`C_(6)H_(12)O_(6)+O_(2)`

B

`.^(14)C_(6)H_(12)O_(6)+O_(2)`

C

`.^(14)C_(6)H_(12)O_(6)+.^(18)O_(2)`

D

`C_(6)H_(12)O_(6)+O_(2)`.

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To solve the question regarding the products formed when a photosynthesis cell is provided with `.^(14)CO_(2)` and `H_(2) .^(18)O`, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Inputs**: - The cell is provided with two specific compounds: - `.^(14)CO_(2)` which is carbon dioxide with a radioactive carbon isotope (C-14). - `H_(2) .^(18)O` which is water with a radioactive oxygen isotope (O-18). 2. **Photosynthesis Overview**: - Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen using sunlight. - The general equation for photosynthesis is: \[ 6CO_2 + 6H_2O \rightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2 \] 3. **Identifying the Source of Carbon and Oxygen**: - In this scenario, the carbon in glucose will come from the carbon dioxide provided, specifically from the `.^(14)CO_(2)`. - The oxygen released during photosynthesis comes from the water, which in this case is `H_(2) .^(18)O`. 4. **Determining the Products**: - The glucose produced will have the carbon atoms labeled with C-14 from the `.^(14)CO_(2)`. - The oxygen released as a byproduct will be labeled with O-18 from the `H_(2) .^(18)O`. 5. **Final Products**: - Therefore, the products formed will be: - Glucose (C-14 labeled): \( C_6H_{12}O_6 \) - Oxygen (O-18 labeled): \( O_2 \) ### Conclusion: The products formed when a photosynthesis cell is provided with `.^(14)CO_(2)` and `H_(2) .^(18)O` are glucose labeled with C-14 and oxygen labeled with O-18.
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