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The Ultimate Solar-Powered Factory

Part of Photosynthesis · GCSE GCSE Biology revision

This introduction covers The Ultimate Solar-Powered Factory within Photosynthesis for GCSE Biology. Topic 1: Photosynthesis It is section 1 of 14 in this topic. Use this introduction to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

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Section 1 of 14

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31 questions

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🌱 The Ultimate Solar-Powered Factory

Imagine a factory that runs entirely on sunlight, uses carbon dioxide as raw material, and produces both food and oxygen as output. Every green leaf on Earth is exactly that factory. Photosynthesis is the process that feeds virtually every living thing on the planet — and it all happens inside tiny organelles smaller than a grain of sand.

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Explore: Inside a ChloroplastHow Photosynthesis WorksLimiting Factors

Practice Questions for Photosynthesis

Where does photosynthesis take place in plant cells?

  • A. Chloroplasts
  • B. Mitochondria
  • C. Nucleus
  • D. Cell membrane
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Write the balanced symbol equation for photosynthesis.

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Quick Recall Flashcards

What is the role of chlorophyll?
Chlorophyll absorbs light energy to power photosynthesis. It is green because it reflects green light and absorbs red and blue.
Word equation for photosynthesis?
carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen (requires light energy)

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