Photosynthesis Flashcards
Name the organ where photosynthesis takes place?
Chlorophyll
What is a waste product of photosynthesis?
Oxygen
What type of reaction is photosynthesis? Endo or exothermic?
Endothermic
In which organelle do the photosynthesis reactions take place?
Chloroplasts
What is the correct symbol equation for photosynthesis?
6CO2 + 6H2O —-> C6H1206 + 6O2
What is the function of chlorophyll?
Absorbs sunlight to begin photosynthesis
Where does the most photosynthesis take place in a leaf?
In the palisade layer
Which vessel does water run through?
The xylem
Why does temperature increase the rate of photosynthesis?
As temperature increases enzyme activity also increases.
Why does the catalyst at one point begin to decrease?
The enzymes have become denatured and can no longer catalyse the reactions.
