Photosynthesis

Question 1

What is the photosynthesis equation?

Answer 1

Water + Carbon dioxide = Oxygen + Glucose.

H2O + CO2 = O2 + C6H12O6

Question 2

How do you BALANCE the photosynthesis equation?

Answer 2

6H2O + 6CO2 = 6O2 + C6H12O6

Water + Carbon dioxide = oxygen and glucose

Question 3

What type of reaction is photosynthesis?

Answer 3

Photosynthesis is an endothermic reaction - it takes in energy.

Question 4

What are the requirements for photosynthesis?

Answer 4

• Chlorophyll
• Water
• Carbon dioxide
• Sunlight

Question 5

What is the effect of light intensity on photosynthesis?

Answer 5

As light intensity increases, so does the rate of photosynthesis. At a point other factor such as water or temperature will need to be increased.

Question 6

What is the effect of temperature on photosynthesis?

Answer 6

As temperature increases, so does the rate of photosynthesis. Once the temperature is 45⁰C, the enzymes will denature and the rate will rapidly decrease.