07 producers and photosynthesis

Question 1

WHAT IS PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

Answer 1

WHAT IS PHOTOSYNTHESIS?
Photosynthesis is a chemical reaction that plants and some algae use to produce glucose (food).
carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen
reactans: products;
substances which react to form a new substance. substances are formed in a chemical reaction.

The energy to make the glucose is transferred from the Sun.

radiation (light) glucouse a chemical store
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transfer

Question 2

summer

Answer 2

In the summer, there is more photosynthesis as there is more sunlight and higher temperatures.

Question 3

winter

Answer 3

n the winter, there is little photosynthesis as there are low levels of sunlight and lower temperatures.

Question 4

Why is photosynthesis important?

Answer 4

Photosynthesis is important as this is how energy enters the ecosystem. Without it other primary, secondary and tertiary consumers would be unable to get the energy they need to survive.