2.1 Photosynthesis Flashcards
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Q
What, in the chloroplasts absorb the Sun’s light energy?
A
Chlorophyll
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What two things can carry out photosynthesis?
A
Green plants and algae
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Q
What is the equation for photosynthesis?
A
Carbon dioxide+water-(+light energy)->glucose+oxygen
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What is the process for photosynthesis? (3 things)
A
- Carbon dioxide is taken in by the leaves, and water is taken up by the roots
- The chlorophyll traps the light energy needed for photosynthesis
- This energy is used to convert the carbon dioxide and water into glucose (a sugar)
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Q
What is released as a by-product of photosynthesis?
A
Oxygen
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Q
What is some of the glucose converted into for storage?
A
Insoluble starch
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Q
What does testing leaves with iodine solution show?
A
The starch in the leaves and that photosynthesis has occured
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Q
What do variegated (having different colours) leaves look like?
A
Patches of green (with chlorophyll) and white (without chlorophyll)
