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Photosynthesis is an endothermic reaction because it takes energy (from sunlight) from the environment to use in the photosynthesis reaction. Without the energy input, the photosynthesis reaction could not occur.

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What kind of reaction is photosynthesis?

Photosynthesis is a Endergonic/Endothermic reaction.


Is photosynthesis an exothermic or endothermic reaction?

Yes photosynthesis is a endergonic process i.e. energy-requiring process.


Is photosynthesis an example of an endothermic reaction yes or no?

No, photosynthesis is not an example of an endothermic reaction. It is an example of an exothermic reaction because it releases energy in the form of glucose and oxygen.


Which of the following is true about photosynthesis A. It is an exothermic reaction B. It is an endothermic reaction C. It produces carbon dioxide D. It occurs in animals?

Photosynthesis is an endothermic process.


A chemical reaction that absorbs free energy?

Can be called endothermic.


Photosynthesis requires an input of energy to occur. Which kind of reaction does this describe?

an endothermic reaction


What is a non-example of an exothermic reaction?

Any endothermic reaction, for instance photosynthesis.


A reaction that absorbs energy is called?

Endothermic-take in Heat, as opposed to exothermic which gives off heat-like a fire or explosion.


Is exothermic reaction an example of photosynthesis?

An exothermic reaction is a reaction where heat or light energy is released. An example of this type of reaction is burning a candle.


What Are some similities between photosynthesis and endothermic reaction?

It is a exothermic reaction. So there is nothing similar.


What are some examples of everyday reaction that take in the energy?

The photosynthesis is an endothermic reaction that takes place everyday.


Why is photosynthesis classified ad endothermic?

This is because this reaction need heat absorption.