Concept Map for Photosynthesis
See how light energy becomes glucose, from the light-dependent reactions to the Calvin cycle. Then build your own map from your notes, PDF or slides.
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- What you get
- Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
- Exports
- Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
- Price
- Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
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- A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
- What you can upload
- PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.
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Build a Photosynthesis Map From Your Notes
Upload your class material and get a branching map of the stages, molecules and key terms.
Map from your own material
Upload a PDF, Word file, PowerPoint or text notes and the AI extracts the main ideas.
Stages and inputs at a glance
See light reactions, the Calvin cycle, inputs like CO2 and water, and outputs like oxygen and glucose.
Quiz and export next
Turn the finished map into a quiz to test yourself, then export it as PNG or PDF.
How to Make a Photosynthesis Concept Map
Three steps from your lecture notes to a map you can revise from.
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Add your material
Upload your textbook section, lecture slides or notes, or simply type the word photosynthesis.
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AI builds the map
The generator groups the content into stages, reactants, products and their connections.
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Study, expand, quiz
Expand any branch, edit wording, then test yourself with a quiz generated from the map.
Photosynthesis Concept Map Explained
A photosynthesis concept map shows how plants, algae and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy. Photosynthesis divides into two linked stages: the light-dependent reactions, which occur in the thylakoid membranes, and the Calvin cycle, which takes place in the stroma. Mapping these stages helps you see how inputs become outputs.
- Inputs: light, water, carbon dioxide
- Light-dependent reactions: water splitting, ATP and NADPH production
- Calvin cycle: carbon fixation and glucose synthesis
- Outputs: glucose, oxygen, released water
Use the map to revise the stages and trace how each molecule moves between them. For a version built from your own lecture notes, CogniGuide can generate one in minutes.
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Photosynthesis Concept Map Questions
Common questions about the topic and making your own map.
Where do the light reactions happen?
The light-dependent reactions take place in the thylakoid membranes inside chloroplasts. Light energy splits water, releases oxygen, and produces ATP and NADPH.
What does the Calvin cycle produce?
The Calvin cycle fixes carbon dioxide using ATP and NADPH from the light reactions. It builds three-carbon sugar molecules that become glucose and other carbohydrates.
Which files can I upload to make my map?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or an image. You can also type a topic instead.
Can I turn the photosynthesis map into a quiz?
Yes. Once the map is generated, you can turn it into a quiz to test yourself. The free plan includes 5 creations a week.