Plant Growth Processes

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis?

Answer 1

To convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

Question 2

Which pigment is primarily responsible for capturing light energy in photosynthesis?

Answer 2

Chlorophyll

Question 3

Multiple Choice: What are the products of photosynthesis? A) Oxygen and glucose B) Carbon dioxide and water C) Glucose and nitrogen D) Oxygen and carbon dioxide

Answer 3

A) Oxygen and glucose

Question 4

Describe the Photosynthesis process

Answer 4

Carbon dioxide and water + light = sugar and oxygen

Question 5

Explain Respiration

Answer 5

A process that allows plants to turn the stored energy of carbohydrates made via photosynthesis into energy they can use to power growth and metabolic processes.

Question 6

Shorter explanation of respiration

Answer 6

Sugar + oxygen oxidises to become carbon dioxide, water and energy (used for growth and repair)

Question 7

Transpiration

Answer 7

Loss of water by land plants - occurs in stomates which are mostly found on leaves and sometimes in young stems, flowers, fruit and young roots. Can happen on lenticels in older plants.