Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Scientists Offer New View Of Photosynthesis

Link:http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/05/070503140651.htm

Photosynthesis is a process by which plants convert carbon dioxide into energy and sugar using sunlight. This puts oxygen back into the atmosphere for us to breathe. They've used this process ever since the dawn of time when plants first emerged.


Photosynthesis
What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?6 H2O + 6 CO2 = C 6H12 O6 + 6O2
What organelles are involved in this process?leaves , chlorolplasts
List three things you learned from this article in your own words.Photosynthesis is a process for plants to gain energy, they use sunlight, and all plants use it.
What impact would the absence of this process have on the biosphere?oxygen wouldn't be recycled and put back into the atmosphere.

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