B4: Photosynthesis Flashcards
- What 'photosynthesis' is - What a plant needs glucose for
1
Q
What is Photosynthesis?
A
An endothermic reaction in which energy is transferred from the environment to the chloroplasts by light
2
Q
Where does photosynthesis take place?
A
In the leaf, within chloroplasts . They contain chlorophyll, a pigment which absorbs light energy
3
Q
What is the equation for photosynthesis?
A
Word: Carbon Dioxide + Water —> Glucose + Oxygen
Symbol: 6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2.
4
Q
Is photosynthesis an endothermic or exothermic reaction and why ?
A
Endothermic as energy is transferred from the environment to chloroplasts by light
