44 NCEA Style Question: Photosynthesis

1. Photosynthesis is a process in which plants use light to produce carbohydrate molecules. Discuss the process of photosynthesis and how its rate is affected by specific environmental factors (you may use extra paper if required):

Your discussion should include: • the raw material(s) for photosynthesis and the final product(s) • the location of photosynthesis in plant cells • an outline of the light dependent and light independent reactions. • the role of enzymes in photosynthesis • factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis