photosynthesis
- Created by: SimranChahal
- Created on: 07-06-15 17:28
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- Photosynthes-is
- Define photosynthesis?
- Photosynthesis is the chemical process which takes place in the leaves of plants. Its the first step for making food not only for plants for humans too.
- During photosynthesis, carbon dioxide and water are converted into glucose and oxygen. The reaction requires light energy absorbed by a green substance called chlorophyll
- Whats the equation for photosynthesis?
- carbon dioxide + water (+ light energy) ? glucose + oxygen
- 'Light energy' is shown in brackets because it is not a substance.
- carbon dioxide + water (+ light energy) ? glucose + oxygen
- What is the symbol equation for photosynthesis?
- What happens as the light intensity increases or decreases?
- As the light intensity increases it speeds up photosynthesis. Therefore as the light intensity decreases the speed of photosynthesis decreases.
- Define photosynthesis?
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