Photosynthesis Flashcards

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formula for photosynthesis (symbol equation)

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6CO2 + 6H2O —-> C6H12O6 + 6O2

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formula for photosynthesis (word equation)

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carbon dioxide + water —> glucose + oxygen

above arrow = sunlight
below arrow = chlorophyll

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what do chloroplasts contain

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light absorbing pigment called chlorophyll

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what type of reaction is photosynthesis (endo or exo)

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endothermic because takes in energy from surroundings

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what type of reaction is respiration

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exothermic because releases energy

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