Combined Science GCSE

Light

What Light means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Light

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Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Light in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.

Reference: AQA

Shown above the arrow in the word equation, it is required but not a reactant and is absorbed by chlorophyll in chloroplasts.

AQA · Photosynthetic reaction (study guide)

Topics that use Light

Photosynthetic reaction (AQA GCSE)

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Using Light in the exam

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