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1
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Word equation for photosynthesis

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Carbon dioxide + water ➡️ glucose + oxygen

2
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Describe the light reaction part of photosynthesis

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Chlorophyll releases energy which splits water into oxygen (waste product) and hydrogen

3
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Describe the carbon fixation part of photosynthesis

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Carbon dioxide from the air is combined with with hydrogen to make glucose

4
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What is photosynthesis?

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A series of enzyme controlled chemical reactions to convert light energy into chemical energy to use as a food source

5
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3 fates of glucose

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Used in respiration for energy
Converted to cellulose
Stored as starch

6
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Limiting factors of photosynthesis

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Light intensity
Carbon dioxide concentration
Temperature