photosynthesis Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What is the word equation for photosynthesis?
A
carbon dioxide + water ->(light) oxygen+ glucose
2
Q
What is the number equation for photosynthesis?
A
6co2+ 6h2o -> 6o2+ c6 h12 06.
3
Q
What is the job of the stoma?
A
opens during the day to allow carbon dioxide to diffuse through the leaf.
4
Q
what happens in the palisade layer?
A
photosynthesis, because it has a large surface area and absorbs co2 and light.
5
Q
how does a leaf reduce the amount of water leaving the leaf?
A
It has a waxy layer to avoid the water from evaporating.
6
Q
Why does a plant need potassium?
A
for respiration and photosynthesis.
7
Q
What mineral does a plant need for making chlorophyll?
A
magnesium
8
Q
what is phosphorus used for?
A
DNA + cell membranes
9
Q
Yellow leaves on a plant means it is lacking in what?
A
nitrogen
