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Provide the word equation for photosynthesis: carbon dioxide plus water produces glucose and oxygen, facilitated by light and chlorophyll.

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Cambridge IGCSE Combined SciencePlant nutritionCore content

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Provide the word equation for photosynthesis: carbon dioxide plus water produces glucose and oxygen, facilitated by light and chlorophyll

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Photosynthesis Process

Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells, where chlorophyll captures light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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    Describe the word equation for photosynthesis.

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