photosynthesis 3.3

Question 1

photosynthesis

Answer 1

the process by which producers (green plants) make their own food using light energy from the sun, carbon dioxide and water

Question 2

energy change in photosynthesis

Answer 2

light energy —> chemical energy

Question 3

where does photosynthesis take place

Answer 3

spongy mesophyll, palisade mesophyll and guard cells

Question 4

photosynthesis word equation

Answer 4

carbon dioxide + water-> glucose + O2

Question 5

essential requirements in photosynthesis

Answer 5

light energy and chloroplast

Question 6

the fates of glucose

Answer 6

1) used immediately for cellular respiration
2) converted to starch
3) converted to cellulose

Question 7

storage carbohydrate

Answer 7

starch

Question 8

structural carbohydrate

Answer 8

cellulose

Question 9

photosynthesis stages

Answer 9

stage 1- light reaction

stage 2- carbon fixation

Question 10

what is a photosynthesis limiting factors

Answer 10

a limiting factor is a factor which can limit the rate of photosynthesis when in short supply

Question 11

three limiting factors

Answer 11

light intensity, temperature and carbon dioxide concentration

Question 12

what can limiting factors increase if in large supply

Answer 12

glucose and oxygen production, plant growth and rate of photosynthesis