KEY AREA 3: Photosynthesis

Question 1

What is photosynthesis?

Answer 1

• photosynthesis is the process that green plants use to make their own food
• this process requires carbon dioxide from the air, water from the soil and light energy. Sugar (food) and oxygen are produced

Question 2

What is the photosynthesis equation?

Answer 2

Carbon dioxide + water = Glucose + oxygen
Light
Chlorophyll