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Photosynthesis
Topic 1: Photosynthesis
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The Ultimate Solar-Powered Factory
How Photosynthesis Works
Limiting Factors
Uses of Glucose
Required Practical: Investigating Rate of Photosynthesis
How It Works: Limiting Factors and the Rate-Limiting Step
Key Definitions
Common Misconceptions
Memory Aids
Higher The Inverse Square Law and Light Intensity
Exam Focus
Knowledge Organiser
Exam Tips: Photosynthesis
Sample Flashcards
Explain how pH affects photosynthesis.
Optimal pH for most plants ranges between 6 and 7. A pH outside this range can inhibit photosynthetic activity, as enzymes involved in the reaction are sensitive to pH fluctuations.
What is the word equation for photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide + Water → Glucose + Oxygen (using light energy)
Sample Questions
Where does photosynthesis take place in plant cells?
Write the balanced symbol equation for photosynthesis.
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