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Represent photosynthesis using the word equation carbon dioxide plus water makes glucose plus oxygen.

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Photosynthesis

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Photosynthetic reaction

Aqa Gcse BiologyBioenergetics

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Represent photosynthesis using the word equation carbon dioxide plus water makes glucose plus oxygen

  • This point belongs to Photosynthesis, especially Photosynthetic reaction.
  • You need to be able to represent photosynthesis using the word equation carbon dioxide plus water makes glucose plus oxygen.
  • The key ideas to know are carbon dioxide, oxygen, and glucose.
  • Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.

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carbon dioxideoxygenglucosewaterphotosynthesis

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What is the word equation for Photosynthesis?

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In Biology, this page helps you answer equation questions about photosynthesis using the word equation carbon dioxide plus water makes glucose plus oxygen in Photosynthesis. Focus on the correct reactants, products, symbols, units where needed, and the link between the equation and the science idea. Key terms to check are Photosynthesis and Word Equation.

Key terms

  • Photosynthesis: The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll, converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.
  • Word Equation: A representation of a chemical reaction using the names of the reactants and products, such as 'carbon dioxide plus water makes glucose plus oxygen' for photosynthesis.

Common trap

Incorrect Word Equation Representation: Ensure to clearly write the word equation as 'carbon dioxide plus water makes glucose plus oxygen' and double-check the placement of 'plus' between each reactant and product.

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