Some bacteria carry out a type of photosynthesis that uses H₂S in place of H₂O. Assuming that the process is otherwise similar to green plant photosynthesis, which of the following could represent the overall reaction? A)6 CO₂ + 12 H₂S $\rightarrow$C₆H₁₂S₆ + 6 H₂S + 6 O₂ B)6 CO₂ + 12 H₂S $\rightarrow$C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6 H₂O + 12 S C)6 CO₂ + 12 H₂S $\rightarrow$C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6 H₂S + 6 O₂ D)6 CO₂ + 12 H₂S $\rightarrow$C₆H₁₂S₆ + 6 H₂0 + 6 SO₂

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In photosynthesis, carbon dioxide and water are converted into glucose and oxygen. The given question suggests a similar process but with hydrogen sulfide (HS) replacing water (H2O). The correct equation (B) reflects this substitution, producing glucose, elemental sulfur, and water as products, aligning with the principles of photosynthesis where an inorganic carbon source (CO2) is converted into an organic molecule (glucose) using an electron donor (in this case, HS instead of H2O).

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