IGCSE Biology Notes: Photosynthesis
IGCSE biology notes for photosynthesis should include word and balanced symbol equations, limiting factors, and a cross-section of a leaf you can label from memory.
Hub: IGCSE biology notes · Plant transport & photosynthesis context.
Note checklist
| Topic | Include |
|---|---|
| Equation | Word + balanced (chlorophyll, light) |
| Chloroplast | Role in light absorption |
| Limiting factors | Light, CO₂, temperature — graph shapes |
| Leaf adaptions | Stomata, mesophyll, veins |
Link to respiration
Contrast with respiration notes — do not confuse equations.
Frequently asked questions
Is photosynthesis respiration backwards?
Related but different processes — keep separate note pages.
6-mark photosynthesis question?
Use 6-mark technique.
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