B8: Photosynthesis Flashcards
1
Q
What us the word equation for Photosynthesis?
A
Carbon dioxide + water - glucose + oxygen
2
Q
What ways can glucose be produced as
A
Lipids, Proteins and Cellulose and starch for storage
3
Q
What are glucose used to make?
A
Sugars, starch, protein, fats/oils, cellulose
4
Q
What are the factors of Photosynthesis?
A
Temperature, Carbon dioxide and light
5
Q
What is a limiting factor?
A
The factor that slows down the rate if photosynthesis
6
Q
What does starch from the glucose provide?
A
Energy store for when it is dark or the light levels are low.
7
Q
How does Algae make amino acids?
A
By taking nitrate ions and other materials from the water they live in.
8
Q
What do seeds provide?
A
Food for the new plant to respire as it germinates
