Biology TOPIC 6 Flashcards
1
Q
what form of energy do plants use to make glucose?
A
energy from the sun/ sunlight
2
Q
where does photosynthesis occur + what happens
A
inside chloroplasts , which contain chlorophyll ( a green pigment that absorbs light)
3
Q
photosynthesis equation
A
CO2 + H20 ——-> C6H12O6 + O2
4
Q
what are the four limiting factors for photosynthesis?
A
CO2 concentration , light intensity , temperature , chlorophyll
5
Q
How can temp be a limiting factor for photosynthesis?
A
at low temperatures, the enzymes work too slow and at high temperatures, the enzymes denature
