Photosynthesis

Question 1

what is the (balanced) equation?

Answer 1

(6)CO2 + (6)H2O -> C6H1206 + (6)O2

carbon dioxide + water -> sugar + oxygen

Question 2

Describe the process of photosynthesis

Answer 2

light energy is absorbed by chlorophyll which is found in some plant cells and algae

converts CO2 from the air and water into glucose (sugar)

oxygen is released as a by-product

Question 3

What limits the rate of photosynthesis?

Answer 3

shortage of light

low temp

shortage of carbon dioxide

Question 4

What is done with the glucose?

Answer 4

could be stored as insoluble starch for storage

respiration

produce fat or oil for storage

produce cellulose for cell wall

produce proteins (also uses nitrates from the soil)