Photosynthesis reactants & products (EXTRA PRACTICE)

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What are the main reactants of photosynthesis?

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The main reactants of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2).

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the blue and red wavelengths, and reflects green light.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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The equation for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the significance of glucose produced in photosynthesis?

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Glucose serves as a primary energy source for plants and is used in cellular respiration, as well as a building block for other macromolecules.

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What are autotrophs?

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, such as plants and some bacteria.

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What are heterotrophs?

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Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms for energy, such as animals and fungi.

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How do plants use the oxygen produced during photosynthesis?

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Plants release oxygen as a byproduct of photosynthesis, which is essential for the respiration of most living organisms.

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy required to drive the chemical reactions of photosynthesis, allowing plants to convert CO2 and H2O into glucose.