Photosynthesis (Edexcel GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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Definition of photosynthesis
Definition of photosynthesis
Process by which plants, algae & some bacteria convert light energy to chemical energy (glucose)
Type of reaction photosynthesis is
Type of reaction photosynthesis is
Endothermic
Characteristic of an endothermic reaction
Characteristic of an endothermic reaction
Energy is taken in during the reaction
Where photosynthesis occurs in plant cells
Where photosynthesis occurs in plant cells
Chloroplasts
Pigment in chloroplasts that absorbs light
Pigment in chloroplasts that absorbs light
Chlorophyll
Reactants in photosynthesis
Reactants in photosynthesis
Carbon dioxide and water
Products of photosynthesis
Products of photosynthesis
Glucose and oxygen
Chemical formula for glucose
Chemical formula for glucose
Chemical formula for carbon dioxide
Chemical formula for carbon dioxide
What plants use glucose for
What plants use glucose for
Energy and growth
By-product of photosynthesis released to atmosphere
By-product of photosynthesis released to atmosphere
Oxygen
Role of photosynthetic organisms on Earth
Role of photosynthetic organisms on Earth
Main producers of food
How energy in biomass moves through ecosystem
How energy in biomass moves through ecosystem
Through food chain as animals eat plants & each other