plant nutrition B5 Flashcards

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1
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photosynthesis

A

carbon dioxide + water > glucose + oxygen

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2
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glucose in plants

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store of energy

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3
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part of plant that is responsible for photosysthesis

A

chloroplasts

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4
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thing that does the photosynthesis in the chloroplasts

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chlorophyll

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5
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what effects the rate of photosynthesis

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light intensity, amount of carbon dioxide, temp

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6
Q

name the leaf structure from the upper layer

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cuticle, upper epidermis, palisade mesophyll layer, spongy mesophyll layer, lower epidermis

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7
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role of cuticle

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prevents evaporation and blocks other substances entering the epidermis layer

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8
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role of upper epidermis

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transparent layer that lets the light reach the palisade layer for photosynthesis

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9
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role of palisade mesophyll layer

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contains the most chloroplasts, and main layer that photosynthesis

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10
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role of spongy mesophyll layer

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storage of sugar and amino acids produced from the palisade mesophyll layer

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11
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role of lower epidermis

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allows carbon dioxide enter the leaf, and excretes oxygen and the excess water.

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12
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stomata

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opens and closes due to water flowing in and out. allows gas exchange

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13
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2 minerals that are required grow plants

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magnesium, nitrate

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14
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what happens when the plant lacks nitrates

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stunned growth and yellow leaves

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15
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what happens when the plant lacks mgnesium

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leaves turn yellow

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16
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role of magnesium

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used to make chlorophyll

17
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role of nitrate

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used to make amino acids, proteins and many other molecules for the plant ex. DNA