Photosynthesis

Uses light energy to make food (glucose) in plants Equation for Photosynthesis 6CO 2 + 6H 2 O + Sunlight C 6 H 12 O 6 + 6O2 Carbon dioxide + water + sunlight glucose + oxygen

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Photosynthesis only occurs in the light. Provides most of the oxygen in our atmosphere. The rate of photosynthesis depends on: Temperature ( ENZYMES ) Light Intensity Amount of CO 2 available Amount of Water available

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