Photosynthesis: Energy Transfer
Photosynthesis is an endothermic reaction in which energy is transferred from the environment to the chloroplasts by light.
Is photosynthesis an exothermic or endothermic reaction?
What is Photosynthesis: Energy Transfer?
"Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose."
Which word equation correctly represents photosynthesis?
On a very hot, bright day, the rate of photosynthesis might actually slow down. Why?
Select which change would usually increase the rate of photosynthesis if light intensity is the limiting factor?
In which part of a plant cell does photosynthesis take place?
The Photosynthesis Reaction
Chlorophyll: Absorbs light energy to drive the chemical reaction.
Endothermic: Absorbs energy from the surroundings (light).
Equation: Carbon dioxide + water $\xrightarrow{light}$ glucose + oxygen.
Site: Occurs primarily in the palisade cells of the leaf.
Remember the balanced chemical equation: $6CO_2 + 6H_2O ightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2$.
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