Photosynthesis and transpiration

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Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis is when plants absorb carbon dioxide and water and produce oxygen and glucose

Photosynthesis is an endothermic reaction.

Word equation: Catbon dioxide + water --> oxygen + glucose

Balanced equation: 6CO2 + 6H2O --> 6O2 + C6H12O6

There are 3 factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis:

Amount of CO2 - Even if there is plenty of light, a plant cannot photosynthesise if there is insufficient carbon dioxide.

Light intensity - Without enough light, a plant cannot photosynthesise very quickly, even if there is plenty of water and carbon dioxide. Increasing the light intensity will boost the speed of photosynthesis.

Temperature - If it

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