B4 - Photosynthesis Flashcards
Photosynthesis is a series of ….. Reactions to produce …. Using … From sunlight.
Chemical, food, energy.
What role does the chlorophyll play?
This uses energy from sunlight to concert carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and glucose.
What is the equation for photosynthesis?
6CO2+6H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6O2
Oxygen is a ..
Waste product.
Why is photosynthesis important?
Organisms that photosynthesise start food chains as they convert energy from sunlight into glucose which is transferred to animals when consumed.
Glucose is a …
Sugar.
How is the glucose used ?
Respiration - energy is released from the glucose.
Used for growth …
Glucose is made into cellulose for cell walls in plants.
Converted with nitrates to make animo acids.
Made into starch and stored in the stems, roots, and leaves during winter.
Made into chlorophyll.
Where does photosynthesis happen?
In the cells in green parts of plants.
In some phytoplankton.
