Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis

• Plants carry out photosynthesis in order to produce glucose and oxygen, from which they can respire to generate energy for growth.

Carbon dioxide + water --> Glucose + Oxygen

6CO₂+ 6H₂O --> C₆H₁₂O₆ +6O₂

• Three factors can limit the speed of photosynthesis: light intensity, carbon dioxide concentration and temperature.