1. Introduction to Photosynthesis

2. 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

3. 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!