Photosynthesis Flashcards
(12 cards)
What does “photo” mean
Light
What does “synthesis” mean
To make
How is earth dependent on photosynthesis
Living organism need oxygen, it helps maintain an good level of carbon while giving oxygen, food is given to plants through photosynthesis
What is photosynthesis
The way plants make food using light
Word equation for photosynthesis
Carbon dioxide+water—chloroplast&sunlight—> glucose+ oxygen
What increases the rate of photosynthesis
Increase in temperature, adding carbon dioxide, artificial light
Where does photosynthesis occur
In the leaves of the plant they have chlorophyll in the chloroplast which makes food
How do plants photosynthesis
Carbon goes in through the stomata, sunlight jt is absorbed through the leaves, chlorophyll with the energy from sunlight allows carbon dioxide to combine with water to form glucose
What is a waste product of photosynthesis
Glucose and oxygen
Photosynthesis as a chemical process
It is chemical because it forms a new substance
Photosynthesis as a biological process
It takes place in a living cell
How does temperature effect photosynthesis
Enzymes work best at 25 degrees so too high destroys the enzyme and too low the rate falls
