Photosynthesis

• Whats the word and symbol equation for Photosynthesis? Carbon Dioxide + Water  → Glucose + Oxygen 6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2
• Why is Photosynthesis an endothermic reaction? Since it's a reaction that involves a transfer of energy from the environment to chloroplasts by light
• What 4 things affect the rate of photosynthesis? Light intensity Carbon Dioxide Concentration Temperature Amount of chlorophyll (chlorophyll takes in light energy)
• What is the equation for light intensity(Inverse Square Law)? Light intensity = 1/distance2
• How can farmers gain the maximum rate of photosynthesis? Give three points. Greenhouse - For the plants to be grown in a greenhouse sice it traps sunlight, and also keeps away pests/insectsArtificial LightParaffin heater - increases the level of C02
• What do plant use glucose for? 5 points Resipiration.Insoluble starch - for storage and used when photosynthesis isn't happening.Cellulose - which then used for strengthing cell walls.Amino Acids - Glucose is combined with nitrate ions, then are made into proteins.Lipids - stored as fats and oils in seeds.