B8 - Photosynthesis Flashcards
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photosynthesis
-endothermic reaction
-energy to chloroplasts - light
-converts co2 + water to o2 and glucose
endothermic reaction
-input energy from environment
-uses more energy from environment than released
by product of photosynthesis
-o2
balanced equation
6Co2 + 6H2o —> C6 H12 O6 + 6O2
glucose
-used immediately by cells
-converted to insoluble stores
Leaf adaptations
-broad
-thin
-chloroplasts
-veins
-air spaces
-guard cells
Leaf adaptations: broad
-more SA
-max sunlight
Leaf adaptations: thin
-short diffusion distance for gases
Leaf adaptations: chlorophyll
-absorbs light
Leaf adaptations: veins
-xylem = more water to cells
-phloem = removes waste
Leaf adaptations: air spaces
-co2 + o2 enter leave cells
Leaf adaptations: guard cells
-open / close stomata
-regulates gas exchange
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Algae
-aquatic organism
-photosynthesises in water
Adaptation of Algae
-large SA to absorb co2 in water (dissolved)
-o2 released dissolved
limiting reactant
resources in short supply
-affect rate of photosynthesis
light
-more = increases rate
-brighter = faster rate
temp
-increase = more photosynthesis
-too high = denatured = rate falls
Co2
-most common limiting reactant
-increase = speeds up rate
Co2 concentration at night/ morning
-increases at night as plants respire
-as L.I + temp increases = co2 falls
Chlorophyll
-limited = decreases rate
ornamental plants and chlorophyll
-have some chlorophyll free areas
-limited growth compared to green plant
Mg deficiency
-no chlorophyll made
-plant may die
In dim light, leaves
turn green
Light intensity formula
L.I ∝ 1/d2