Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis is the process in which plants make food.

Ingredients for Photosynthesis

• water

• sunlight

• carbon dioxide (CO²)

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What is the formula for photosynthesis?

Formula For Photosynthesis:

6 CO₂ + 6 H₂O--->(sunlight) C₆ H₁₂ O₆ + 6 O₂

Multiple Choice

What is C₆ H₁₂ O₆₊ 6 O_{2 ?}

• water

• leaves

• glucose

• energy

Plants are autotrophs

An autotroph is able to produce its own food/

When plants go through photosynthesis they take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen into the enviorment. Without them humans and other living things that breath in oxygen would not be able to survive.

Any excess glucose plants make they change it into cellulose which is then put into the cell wall to help with stability and protection.

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