Photosynthesis

Biology: Edexcel IGCSE, topic 2.3.1

Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis takes place inside chloroplasts found in plants and algae. The reaction is endothermic (needs energy). The source of this energy is sunlight. This sunlight is trapped by a chemical called chlorophyll inside chloroplasts. It's used to make carbohydrates. Plants and algae are known as producers and form the first level of all food chains.

Photosynthesis

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