This document provides a short overview of Chapter 2.9: Photosynthesis in the IB Biology SL curriculum. You will learn about the structure and function of photosynthesis, the process that converts light energy into chemical energy. This document will help you to prepare for the exam by summarizing ...
Photosynthesis is the production of carbon compounds in cells
using lightenergy
the green chloroplants
structures in
leafs are -
common
most photosynthetic
pigmentis the molecule chlorophyll
the sun is a constantenergy source, being converted into
chemical energy by photosynthers (creating the molecule glucose)
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