Photosynthesis

Cards (5)

  • photosynthesis
    process of producing glucose for plants and algae
  • uses of glucose
    • respiration
    • making cellulose
    • making amino acids
    • stored as fats/oils
    • stored as starch
  • factors plants need
    • light
    • temperature
    • availability of CO2
    • availability of chlorophyll and water
  • limiting factors
    A) light intensity
    B) CO2 concentration
    C) temperature
  • equation for photosynthesis
    6CO2+6CO2+6H2O>C6H12O6+6H2O -> C6H12O6+6O26O2