Photosynthesis Flashcards
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What is photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis is the process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy that can be later released to fuel the orgasm activities
What is the word equation for photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide + water —-> glucose + oxygen + water
Why is photosynthesis a chemical process?
Photosynthesis is a chemical process because a reaction takes place to make a new substance.
Why is photosynthesis a biological process?
Photosynthesis is a biological process because it occurs in a living cell. Therefore it can be called a biochemical reaction.
Why does carbon dioxide affect photosynthesis?
If there is low levels of CO2 the rate of photosynthesis decreases.
Why does temperature affect photosynthesis?
Temperature —-> biological processes are controlled by enzymes if temperature gets too high or too low it’s straws the enzymes and affects the rate of photosynthesis
Does light effect photosynthesis?
Sunlight affects photosynthesis.
What is the carbon cycle?
The carbon cycle is the constant recycling of carbon atoms.
Where can carbon be found?
All living things contain carbon.
What in relation to carbon is your body always doing.?
Your body is constantly burning compounds of carbon to keep you live in a process called respiration
What do you humans exhale?
CO2 or carbon dioxide.
What do you plants depend on like us (humans) ?
Plants also dependent carbon to stay alive are you CO2 to make food in a process called photosynthesis.
