(10) Plants and food Flashcards
1
Q
Why is starch a good way of storing carbohydrates?
A
- It is insoluble
- It is compact
- It can be broken down easily
2
Q
What does starch production need?
A
- It uses Carbon dioxide from the air.
- It needs light
- It needs chlorophyll
3
Q
What is the reaction for photosynthesis?
A
6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2
4
Q
What does chlorophyll do?
A
It absorbs the light energy needed for the reaction to take place.
