To determine which molecules are produced in addition to glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) during photosynthesis, we need to analyze the given chemical equation:
[tex]\[ 6 \text{CO}_2 + 6 \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + 6 \text{O}_2 \][/tex]
Let's break down the equation step-by-step:
1. Reactants (left side of the equation):
- 6 molecules of carbon dioxide ([tex]\(\text{CO}_2\)[/tex])
- 6 molecules of water ([tex]\(\text{H}_2\text{O}\)[/tex])
2. Products (right side of the equation):
- 1 molecule of glucose ([tex]\(\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6\)[/tex])
- 6 molecules of oxygen ([tex]\(\text{O}_2\)[/tex])
From this chemical equation, it is clear that for the process of photosynthesis, in addition to producing one glucose molecule ([tex]\(\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6\)[/tex]), six molecules of oxygen ([tex]\(\text{O}_2\)[/tex]) are also produced as a result of the reaction.
Thus, the inquired additional molecules produced are:
[tex]\[ \boxed{\text{O}_2} \][/tex]
So, in addition to one glucose molecule, photosynthesis produces six molecules of [tex]\(\text{O}_2\)[/tex].
