Introduction to Photosynthesis

ATP fuels all chemical reactions that require energy in living things Where does the ATP come from? Breakdown of food molecules Called cellular respiration Next unit…ATP from Food Where does the food come from and how is it made? Making of sugar molecules Called Photosynthesis Carried out by plants and algae

Photosynthesis- More than just the equation 6CO2 + 6H2O + sunlight  C6H12O6 + 6O2 Diagram on your poster Where you think this process happens? How you think this process happens? What is the role of sunlight in the process? Food!