What does the formula below represent? CO2 + H2O + energy C6H12O6 + O2 A. Production of water in plants B. Production of glucose in plants C. Production of fatty acids in animals D. Production of carbon dioxide in animals

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B. Production of glucose in plants

The correct answer is option B, that is, production of glucose in plants.  

The conversion of carbon dioxide and water to produce energy (glucose) in the presence of sunlight, while discharging oxygen as a byproduct is known as photosynthesis.  

In the process of photosynthesis, 6 molecules of carbon dioxide react with 6 molecules of water in the presence of sunlight and generate 1 molecule of glucose and 6 molecules of oxygen.  

6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂