Photosynthesis Flashcards

1
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Process of photosynthesis

A

Plants trapping energy from light, which is transferred into molecules of sugar (glucose)

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2
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Word equation for photosynthesis

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Carbon dioxide+water -> glucose+oxygen

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3
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What kind of reaction is photosynthesis

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Endothermic

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4
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Where in a plant cell does photosynthesis occur

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In chloroplasts, which have chlorophyll that traps the energy from sunlight

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5
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Starch

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a polymer of linked glucose molecules

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6
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What is starch used for

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It stays in the chloroplasts until photosynthesis stops. It is then broken down into simpler substances which are move into the cytoplasm to produce sucrose

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7
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How have leaves adapted for photosynthesis

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Broad and flat. The top layer is filled with palisade cells which are filled with chloroplasts. This helps the plant trap more sunlight

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8
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Stomata

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small pores in the leaf which allow carbon dioxide to diffuse into the leaf.

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9
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How can a reduced concentration of air molecules affect a plant

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It lowers the rate of photosynthesis

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10
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How can an increase in light intensity or temperature affect a plant

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It increases the rate of photosynthesis

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