Photosynthesis and limiting factors

• Carbon dioxide + water -> glucose + oxygen
• Takes place in chloroplasts with chlorophyll that absorb light
• Plants use glucose

  1. for respiration
  2. making cellulose- glucose is converted into cellulose for strong plant cell walls
  3. making amino acids
  4. stored as oils or fats- turned into lipids for storing in seeds
  5. stored as starch
• Limiting factors

  • light
  • concentration of CO2
  • temperature