Photosynthesis

Question 1

What is the role of chlorophyll in photsynthesis?

Answer 1

To absorb light energy, primarily blue and red light, to convert it into chemical energy. Chlorophyll is also responsible for the plants green colour

Question 2

What is the word equation for photosynthesis

Answer 2

Carbon dioxide+water=glucose+oxygen

Question 3

What is the symbol equation for photosynthesis

Answer 3

6CO2+6H20=C6H1206+602

Question 4

What is the word equation for cellular respiration?

Answer 4

Glucose+oxygen=carbon dioxide+water+energy

Question 5

What is the symbol equation for cellular respiration?

Answer 5

C6H12O6+6O2=6H2O+6CO2+energy

Question 6

How does photosynthesis contribute to the cycling of energy and matter in ecosystems

Answer 6

It converts light energy into chemical energy, primarily in the form of glucose, which fuels most life on earth, and it simultaneously takes up carbon dioxide and releases oxygen