2.18 The process of photosynthesis

Question 1

What is photosynthesis?

Answer 1

The process by which plants manufacture carbohydrates from raw materials using energy from light

Question 2

How does photosynthesis work?

Answer 2

-The Chlorophyll absorbs the energy from sunlight
-Green plants use this energy to make the carbohydrate glucose from the raw materials carbon dioxide and water
-Oxygen is made as a waste product

Question 3

What is the use of glucose in plants?

Answer 3

-To act as a source of energy in respiration
-Produce startch for storage
-Synthesize lipids for an energy source in seeds
-To form cellulose to make cell walls
-To produce amino acids for the roots

Question 4

What is the word equation for photosynthesis?

Answer 4

Carbon dioxide + water —–> Glucose + Oxygen
Light+ Chlorophyll

Question 5

What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis

Answer 5

6CO2+ 6H20 ——————> C6H12O6 + 6O2
Light + Chlorophyll