Photosynthesis

The word equation for photosynthesis is:

Carbon Dioxide + Water ----> Glucose + Oxygen

The symbol equation for photosynthesis is:

6CO2 + 6H2O ----> C6H12O6 + 6CO2

Photosynthesis is a 2 stage process:

- Light energy is used to split water, releasing oxygen gas and hydrogen ions

- Carbon Dioxide gas combines with the hydrogen to make glucose and water

Plants grow faster in the summer because:

- There is more light

- There is more warmth

Photosynthesis can be increased by providing:

- More Carbon Dioxide

- More light

- Higher temperatures

Limiting factors affect the rate of photosynthesis:

- CO2 is one of the raw materials…