Review the equations below used to describe photosynthesis and respiration (as provided in the background section of this experiment). Why was it important to use germinated seeds without leaves for this experiment? The equation used to describe the process of photosynthesis is shown below: 6 CO 2 (Carbon Dioxide) + 6 H 2 O (Water) + Light Energy (Sunlight) → C 6 H 12 O 6 (Glucose) + O 2 (Oxygen) The general equation used to describe the overall process of cellular respiration is shown below, where glucose and oxygen react to produce carbon dioxide, water, and ATP (Energy). C 6 H 12 O 2 + 6 O 2 → 6 CO 2 + 6 H 2 O + Energy ⎛ ⎝ Energy = 36-38 molecules ATP 1 molecule of C 6 H 12 O 6 ⎞ ⎠