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6.1 Photosynthesis

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Plants and algae carry out photosynthesis.

a.

Complete the word equation for photosynthesis.

carbon dioxide+‾→glucose+‾\text{carbon dioxide} + \underline{\hspace{2.5cm}} \rightarrow \text{glucose} + \underline{\hspace{2.5cm}}carbon dioxide+​→glucose+​

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b.

Name the type of energy that plants absorb for photosynthesis.

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c.

Photosynthesis is an endothermic reaction.

State what is meant by an endothermic reaction.

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d.

Plants and algae are described as producers.

Give the reason why.

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6.1 Photosynthesis Questions

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

44 exam-style questions 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 has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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