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6. Plant nutrition Flashcards

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1
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What are 5 different forms which carbohydrates made in photosynthesis are stored?

A

starch, cellulose, glucose, sucrose, nectar

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What is the use of starch?

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stores energy

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What is the use of cellulose?

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builds cell walls

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What is the use of glucose?

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for respiration (provides energy)

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What is the use of sucrose?

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to be transported in phloem vessels

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What is the use of nectar?

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it attracts insects for pollination

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7
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Why are nitrate ions important for plants?

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produce amino acids

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8
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Why are magnesium ions important for plants?

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make chlorophyll

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What is the effect of concentration of Co2 on photosynthesis?

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when level increases, so does rate of photosynthesis since co2 is necessary to carry out photosynthesis. however, there will reach a point in which it will make no difference anymore because there is a limited number of chloroplasts in the leaf. the chloroplasts become the limiting factor.

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What is the effect of light on photosynthesis?

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when level increases, so does rate of photosynthesis since light is necessary to carry out photosynthesis. however, there will reach a point in which it will make no difference anymore because there is a limited number of chloroplasts in the leaf. the chloroplasts become the limiting factor.

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What is the effect of temperature on photosynthesis?

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when level increases, so does rate of photosynthesis since molecules have more energy at higher temperatures. however, there will reach a point, after optimum temperature, in which enzymes will denature and not function anymore, reducing rate of photosynthesis.

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Define ‘photosynthesis’.

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process which plants use energy from light to synthesise carbohydrates from raw materials

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13
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State the word equation for photosynthesis.

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carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen

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What other two things does photosynthesis need to occur?

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light and chlorophyll

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What is chlorophyll?

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green pigment in chloroplasts

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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converts light energy into chemical energy, for the synthesis of carbohydrates to occur

17
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State the balanced chemical equation of photosynthesis.

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6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2

18
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What are two adaptations of leaves that help them in their functions?

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large surface area
thin

19
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Name two reasons why leaves are thin.

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  • CO2 from the air can quickly diffuse to cells which perform photosynthesis
  • sunlight can penetrate more easily
20
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Name a reason why leaves have large surface areas.

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  • large area exposed to sunlight/air (can absorb more easily)
21
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How is the cuticle adapted for its function?

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waxy layer

22
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skip

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skip

23
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How are the upper/lower epidermis adapted for their function (except for guard cells)?

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very thin layer, no chloroplasts, allows light to penetrate

24
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How is the palisade mesophyll layer adapted for its function?

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  • many chloroplasts
  • chloroplasts at edge of the cell for a large vacuole allowing more light to enter
25
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How is the xylem adapted for its function?

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made of dead cells: tubes are hollow and waterproof, allowing water to pass

26
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How is the phloem adapted for its function?

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sieve tubes for the transportation of sucrose
companion cells so that energy for transport is provided

27
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How is a guard cell adapted for its function?

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gain and lose water, causing them to change shape and open and close the stoma

28
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How is the spongy mesophyll adapted for its function?

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air spaces between cells, making diffusion of gases throughout the leaf possible

29
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What is the function of the cuticle?

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prevents water loss by evaporation from leaf

30
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What is the function of the chloroplast?

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photosynthesis occurs here

31
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What are the functions of the upper/lower epidermis?

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protects inner cells

32
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What is the function of the palisade mesophyll layer?

A

photosynthesis occurs here

33
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What is the function of the xylem?

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transports water + mineral ions from roots to leaves

34
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What is the function of the phloem?

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transports sucrose away from leaf

35
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What is the function of the guard cell?

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in pairs, to control the size of a stoma’s opening

36
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What is the function of the stomata?

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it controls the diffusion of gases in and out of the leaf

37
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What is the function of the air spaces?

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leave space for diffusion of gases throughout leaf

38
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What is the function of the upper epidermis?

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protects inner cells

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