photosynthesis

• Photosynthesis


  The reaction that plants use to trap light energy
• Plants use light for their source of energy
• Photosynthesis


  • It is an endothermic reaction
  • It takes place in the leaves of a plant
  • Leaves contain the green chemical chlorophyll
• Carbon dioxide level increases

  Rate of photosynthesis increases
• Factors affecting rate of photosynthesis

  • Light intensity
  • Carbon dioxide level
  • Amount of chlorophyll in leaf
  • Temperature
• Temperature increases


  Enzymes involved in photosynthesis work faster, increasing rate