7.2 Photosynthesis Flashcards
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What’s the word equation for photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide + Water -> Glucose + Oxygen
What’s the chemical equation for photosynthesis?
6CO2 + 6H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6O2
How can light energy be absorbed by plants?
By chlorophyll.
What’s the by-product of photosynthesis?
Oxygen.
How’s starch made?
Glucose that is not used immediately is converted into starch for temporary storage.
The cells in the green parts of a plant contain _______ that can absorb light energy for photosynthesis.
Chlorophyll.
Image Question: What’s the purposes of steps for testing starch?
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Image Question: What’s the steps for purposes for testing starch?
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Before investigating the plant for photosynthesis, what do we need to do?
Destarch the plant by placing it in the dark for at least 48 hours.
What’s the significance of photosynthesis?
-Providing food for living things
-Maintaining the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in Nature
In a food chain, what’s plants and animals called?
Plants are producers and animals are consumers.
What are the arrows in the food chain used for?
To show the direction of the flow of energy.
The raw materials of photosynthesis are _______ and _______.
Carbon Dioxide and water.
What are light energy used in photosynthesis?
Light energy is converted into chemical energy in the food produced.
