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Photosynthesis
8 cards·by michellebeck
what is photosynthesis
is using the radiant (light) energy from the sun, CO2 and H2O to make organic molecules such as
sugars (glucose)
what is the equation for photosythesis
Co2 + h20 = (light energy) C6 H12 O6 + O2
the energy from the sunlight turns into???
solid energy eg sugar
Plant and algae are?
Autotrophs
Photosynthesis occurs where?
In plants in chloroplasts more specifically the chlorophyll
the limiting factors of photosynthesis are?
temperature, amount of Co2, amount of sunlight, water
name the common wave lengths of light
ultra violet, visible light, infra red light
why when we look at trees do they appear green?
the green light is not absorbed it is REFLECTED therefore we see green