Photosynthesis and limiting factors

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Write the word and balanced symbol equations for photosynthesis (6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂) and explain why it is endothermic
Explain how light intensity, carbon dioxide concentration, temperature and the amount of chlorophyll limit the rate of photosynthesis, and interpret limiting-factor graphs
(HT) Use the inverse square law (light intensity ∝ 1/distance²) and explain how growers balance limiting factors against cost to maximise profit

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Describe how plants use glucose: respiration, starch storage, cellulose, lipids, and amino acids (with nitrate ions) for protein synthesis

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