Photosynthesis

• Photosynthesis= the process by which green plants use CO2, water and light energy to make glucose
• Symbol Equation for Photosynthesis:

  6 CO2 + 6 H2O -> C6 H12 O6 + 6 O2
• Word equation for Photosynthesis:

  Carbon dioxide + Water -> Glucose + Oxygen
• Photosynthesis is an endothermic reaction
• Adaptations of leaves for photosynthesis

  A) Contains chloroplasts and chlorophyll

  B) Absorbs light energy from the sun and transfers it to other molecules

  C) Has stomata for gas exchange and a waxy cuticle to prevent water loss
• Stomata are small openings on the undersides of leaves that allow gases such as carbon dioxide and oxygen to enter and exit the leaf
• Chloroplasts are organelles found within plant cells that contain chlorophyll and perform photosynthesis
• The guard cells control the opening and closing of the stomata.