photosynthesis

• What is the formula photosynthesis?

  carbon dioxide + water $\rightarrow$ glucose + oxygen
• What kind of reaction is photosynthesis?

  Endothermic.
• What are the factors that effect photosynthesis?

  • Temperature
  • Light intensity
  • Carbon dioxide concentration
  • Amount of chlorophyll
• How does temperature effect photosynthesis?

  • It increases the kinetic energy.
  • So it speeds up the rate of the enzymes controlling photosynthesis.
  • When the temperature is too high - the enzyme denatures - decreasing the rate of photosynthesis.
• How does light intensity effect photosynthesis?

  The more light = the more light that can be absorbed = the higher the rate of photosynthesis.
• How does chlorophyll effect the rate of photosynthesis?

  The more chlorophyll = the more light energy absorbed = the higher the rate of photosynthesis.
• What are the equations for fermentation?

  • Glucose $\rightarrow$ Lactic acid
  • Glucose $\rightarrow$ Ethanol + Carbon dioxide