Photosynthesis Flashcards
when did the first bacteria capable of photosynthesis appeare
3.5 bya
when did land plants first appear
land plants first appeared approximately 480 mya.
what is the word equation for photosynthesis
carbon dioxide from the atmosphere + water»_space;»» organic matter + oxygen
where does the energy that drives photosynthesis come from
the sun
what do chloroplasts contain
chloroplasts contain chlorophyll and this is in the site of photosynthesis in green plants
what do organisms use the sugar made in photosynthesis for
for respiration or as a starting point for many other substances needed by the organism
what are some sugars stored as
starch
what factors affect the rate at which photosynthesis occurs at
Carbon dioxide concentration, Light intensity, Temperature
what do photosynthesis organisms need
carbon dioxide, water and light
what does photosynthesis produce
glucose and oxygen
