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1
Q

What is the equation for photosynthesis?

A

Carbon Dioxide + water = glucose + water

2
Q

What else is needed apart from CO2 and water for photosynthesis?

A

Light energy and chlorophyll

3
Q

How is light energy absorbed?

A

Through chlorophyll, which is founds in chloroplasts

4
Q

Where is carbon dioxide and water found?

A

Carbon dioxide - in the air

Water - in the soil

5
Q

What could the rate of photosynthesis be limited by?

A

1) shortage of light
2) low temperatures
3) shortage of carbon dioxide

6
Q

What could the glucose be converted into?

A

Insoluble starch for storage

7
Q

What is glucose used for in plants and algae?

A

1) to produce fat or oil for storage
2) to produce cellulose, which strengthens the cell wall
3) to produce proteins (for this plants also need nitrate ions absorbed from the soil)