Photosynthesis and reaction

Subdecks (1)

Cards (10)

  • What is photosynthesis
    A process where plants convert carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and glucose using light energy
  • Where does photosynthesis occur
    In chloroplasts, which contain the pigment chlorophyll, that absorbs light
  • What type of reaction is photosynthesis
    Endothermic, meaning it takes in energy
  • Photosynthesis word equation
    Carbon dioxide + water ->light energy-> oxygen + glucose
  • Photosynthesis symbol equation
    6CO(2) + 6H(2)O ->(light)-> C(6)H(12)O(6) + 6O(2)