Igcse bio equations

What is the word equation for photosynthesis?

Carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen.

What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂.

What is the word equation for aerobic respiration?

Glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water + energy.

What is the chemical equation for aerobic respiration?

C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + energy (ATP).

What is the word equation for anaerobic respiration in muscles?

Glucose → lactic acid + energy.

What is the chemical equation for anaerobic respiration in muscles?

C₆H₁₂O₆ → 2C₃H₆O₃ + energy (ATP).

What is the word equation for fermentation in plants and yeast?

Glucose → ethanol + carbon dioxide + energy.

What is the chemical equation for fermentation in plants and yeast?

C₆H₁₂O₆ → 2C₂H₅OH + 2CO₂ + energy (ATP).

What is the word equation for the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide?

Hydrogen peroxide → water + oxygen.

What is the chemical equation for the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide?

2H₂O₂ → 2H₂O + O₂.

What is the word equation for the digestion of starch?

Starch → maltose (and other simple sugars).

What is the word equation for the digestion of proteins?

Proteins → amino acids.

What is the word equation for the digestion of lipids?

Lipids → fatty acids + glycerol.

What is the word equation for nitrogen fixation?

Nitrogen gas → ammonia.

What is the word equation for the combustion of glucose in respiration?

Glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water + energy.

What is the chemical equation for carbonic acid formation related to blood pH?

CO₂ + H₂O ⇌ H₂CO₃.