C9 : Life Flashcards
1
Q
When did life first begin to appear
A
3.4 billion years ago
2
Q
What simple organism carried out photosynthesis and allowed for other life forms to appear
A
Algae which appeared 2.7 billion years ago
3
Q
How did algae allow for other life forms to appear
A
Algae would carry out photosynthesis and allowed for the oxygen in the atmosphere to increase, this allowed other complex life forms to develop as they could now respire
4
Q
What’s the word equation for photosynthesis
A
Carbon dioxide + water = glucose + oxygen
5
Q
What is the word equation for respiration
A
Glucose + oxygen = Carbon dioxide + water