Photosynthesis Flashcards
1
Q
formula for photosynthesis (symbol equation)
A
6CO2 + 6H2O —-> C6H12O6 + 6O2
2
Q
formula for photosynthesis (word equation)
A
carbon dioxide + water —> glucose + oxygen
above arrow = sunlight
below arrow = chlorophyll
3
Q
what do chloroplasts contain
A
light absorbing pigment called chlorophyll
4
Q
what type of reaction is photosynthesis (endo or exo)
A
endothermic because takes in energy from surroundings
5
Q
what type of reaction is respiration
A
exothermic because releases energy