Biology — Photosynthesis & Respiration
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6\,\text{CO}_2 + 6\,\text{H}_2\text{O} \xrightarrow{\text{light}} \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + 6\,\text{O}_2
\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + 6\,\text{O}_2 \rightarrow 6\,\text{CO}_2 + 6\,\text{H}_2\text{O}
\Delta G \approx -2870\ \text{kJ/mol}
\text{respiration is the reverse process}