Plant Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
Define photosynthesis
A
The process of plants making carbohydrates from raw materials using energy from sunlight
2
Q
What is the equation of photosynthesis (higher level)
A
carbon dioxide + water -> glucose + oxygen
3
Q
Write a balanced symbol equation for this reactions (higher level)
A
6(CO2) + 6(H2O) -> C6H12O6 + 6(O2)
4
Q
What is the immediate energy made by photosynthesis made of
A
Glucose
5
Q
What is the stored energy made by photosynthesis made of
A
Starch
6
Q
How do plants transport glucose (instant energy) to parts that do not photosynthesise (higher level)
A
By making sucrose
7
Q
Why do plants make cellulose, if they do not use it to store energy (higher level)
A
To make cell walls
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