Photosynthesis
Learn about the process plants use to convert light energy into chemical energy, including the word and balanced symbol equations.
About This Topic
Learn about the process plants use to convert light energy into chemical energy, including the word and balanced symbol equations.
Key Questions
- Explain the process of photosynthesis using a word equation.
- Identify the reactants and products in the balanced symbol equation for photosynthesis.
- Analyse the role of chlorophyll in absorbing light energy.
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