B5. plant nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
state the equation for photosynthesis
A
6CO2 + 6H2O with light and chlorophyll= C6H12O6 + 6O2
2
Q
what does chlorophyll do
A
transfers light energy to chemical energy for the synthesis of carbs
3
Q
define photosynthesis
A
the process by which plants manufacture carbohydrates from raw materials using energy from light
4
Q
state what becomes of glucose after photosynthesis
A
used for growth
if some left becomes sucrose which is transported in the plant
if some left becomes starch which gets stored in the roots, leaves and fruits
5
Q
use of nitrate ions
A
to make amino acids and build blocks of protein
6
Q
use of magnesium ions
A
to make chlorophyll
if shortage yellowing leaves
