Photosynthesis

Question 1

Word equation for photosynthesis

Answer 1

Carbon dioxide + water ➡️ glucose + oxygen

Question 2

Describe the light reaction part of photosynthesis

Answer 2

Chlorophyll releases energy which splits water into oxygen (waste product) and hydrogen

Question 3

Describe the carbon fixation part of photosynthesis

Answer 3

Carbon dioxide from the air is combined with with hydrogen to make glucose

Question 4

What is photosynthesis?

Answer 4

A series of enzyme controlled chemical reactions to convert light energy into chemical energy to use as a food source

Question 5

3 fates of glucose

Answer 5

Used in respiration for energy
Converted to cellulose
Stored as starch

Question 6

Limiting factors of photosynthesis

Answer 6

Light intensity
Carbon dioxide concentration
Temperature