Photosynthetic Reaction (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards

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Definition of photosynthesis

Process converting light energy to chemical energy (glucose)

Type of reaction photosynthesis is

Endothermic

Where energy transfers in plant cells during photosynthesis

Chloroplasts

Organisms that perform photosynthesis

Plants, algae, and some bacteria

Form of chemical energy made in photosynthesis

Glucose

Chemical formula for glucose

C6H12O6C_6H_{12}O_6

Reactants in photosynthesis

Carbon dioxide and water

Products of photosynthesis

Glucose and oxygen

Balanced symbol equation for photosynthesis

6CO2+6H2OlightC6H12O6+6O26CO_2 + 6H_2O \xrightarrow{\text{light}} C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2

Use of glucose produced in plants

Energy and growth

What happens to oxygen from photosynthesis

Released as by-product into atmosphere

Energy source required for photosynthesis

Light energy

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