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Bio Ch8 Photosynthesis
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What is the purpose of photosynthesis? | Process where the sun’s energy is used to build sugars |
| What do plants need to perform photosynthesis? | Plants need sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to perform photosynthesis |
| Where do plants perform photosynthesis? | plants perform photosynthesis inside the plants leaves, in the chloroplasts |
| Photosynthesis – the reaction | carbon dioxide+ water->glucose and oxoygen |
| What factors affect photosynthesis | Temperature Enzymes work best between 0-35ºC Light intensity Photosynthesis increases as light intensity increases Water Photosynthesis decreases/stops during water shortages |