b8 Flashcards
1
Q
where is starch stored in plants
A
leaves, stem, roots
2
Q
is starch soluble or insoluble
A
soluble
3
Q
purpose of photosynthesis
A
produce glucose
4
Q
what do chloroplasts contain
A
chlorophyll
5
Q
what does algae absorb
A
carbon dioxide from around them
6
Q
5 adaptations of a leaf
A
large surface area
thin
chloroplasts
air pockets
xylem
7
Q
what is hydroponics
A
large commercial greenhouses
8
Q
advantages of hydroponics-3
A
less staff, turnover fast, less crop disease
8
Q
disadvantages of hydroponics-2
A
expensive software, electricity, gas and carbon dioxide costs
9
Q
Why is LED light better?
A
does not produce as much heat
10
Q
amino acids for?
A
protein synthesis, requires nitrates from soil
