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The Source of Biomass

The Source of Biomass

Photosynthesis is one of the most vital chemical reactions on Earth. It is the process by which plants and algae produce their own food, transferring light energy into chemical energy.

6.1 Photosynthesis Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /6.1 Photosynthesis

Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel GCSE Biology 6.1 Photosynthesis for Foundation and Higher tier. Each lesson breaks down 6.1.1 Photosynthetic organisms as producers, 6.1.2a Limiting factors on the rate of photosynthesis, 6.1.2b Interactions of limiting factors on photosynthesis, and 6.1.3 Inverse square law and light intensity, then works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Start with the foundational topics and build up to the higher-tier material.