B8 - Photosynthesis Flashcards
All Organisms need ____ for Respiration, Growth and Reproduction.
Food.
Plants make their food by ______________.
Photosynthesis.
Cells in Plants Leaves are filled with ___________.
Chloroplasts.
Chloroplasts contain a green substance called __________.
Chlorophyll.
Energy is transferred from the __________ to the Chloroplasts by _____.
Environment…Light…
Energy is transferred to convert Carbon Dioxide (___) and Water (___) to make Glucose.
CO2…H2O…
The Chemical Reaction of Photosynthesis produces Oxygen (___).
O2.
Photosynthesis is an ____________ Reaction, it needs an inout of energy from the Environment.
Endothermic.
How is Photosynthesis summarised:
Caron Dioxide (CO2) + Water (H2O) –> Glucose (C6H12O6) + Oxygen (6O2).
For Photosynthesis a Plant needs ______ Dioxide, _____ and Water.
Carbon…Light…
How are the Leaves of Plants able to adapt?
They are broad, thin, and have ‘breathing spaces’.
What do Plants need to Photosynthesise?
Light, Warmth and Carbon Dioxide.
How can the rate of Photosynthesis be affected?
Through Light Intensity, Level of Carbon Dioxide and the amount of Chlorophyll.
Glucose is broken down using _______ to provide Energy for the Cells.
Oxygen.
Energy transferred in Respiration can be used to build smaller _________ into ______ molecules. They use this to strengthen their Cell Walls.
Molecules…Bigger…
Some Plants convert _______ into Starch.
Glucose.
Glucose is ________ in water.
Soluble.
Starch is _________ in Water.
Insoluble.
Where is Starch stored?
In the Cells of the Leaves.
Plants use some of the Glucose from _____________ to make _____ Acids.
Photosynthesis…Amino…
Plants make _____ Acids by combining Sugars with _______ Ions.
Amino…Nitrate…
Plants need Amino Acids in order to _______.
Respire.
Some Plants use Glucose to build up ____ and ____.
Fats…Oils…
