gas exchange in plants Flashcards
2.41 & 2.42
what happens when plants photosynthesise?
they absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen
when is photosynthesis faster than respiration?
during the day
what happens when photosynthesis is faster than respiration?
there will be a net uptake of carbon dioxide and net release of oxygen
what happens when respiration is faster than photosynthesis?
there will be a net uptake of oxygen and a net release of carbon dioxide
when will respiration be faster than photosynthesis?
in the dark
where does gas exchange occur?
between the air spaces in the leaves and the atmosphere
where do carbon dioxide and oxygen move through?
the stomata
when is photosynthesis faster?
when oxygen is excreted from the leaves
when is respiration faster?
when carbon dioxide is excreted from the leaves
