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Photosynthesis Builds Biomass

Photosynthesis Builds Biomass

Photosynthesis in a leaf showing carbon dioxide and water entering, light absorbed by chlorophyll, and glucose and oxygen produced A producer makes organic substances from inorganic raw materials. Plants and algae are the main producers because photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide and water to make glucose.

6.1 Photosynthesis Lesson

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

Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Biology 6.1 Photosynthesis, covering 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. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the foundational topics and build up to the higher-tier material.

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