Chapter 3 - Respiration And Photosynthesis Flashcards
1
Q
What is respiration?
A
Glucose + Oxygen -> Carbon Dioxide + Water
2
Q
What is photosynthesis?
A
Carbon dioxide + Water
-light energy-> Glucose + Oxygen
3
Q
How do plants get Carbon Dioxide?
A
We breathe it out.
4
Q
How do humans get Oxygen?
A
Plants release it.
5
Q
How is water taken for photosynthesis?
A
Roots soak it up from the ground.
6
Q
Where do plants get light energy?
A
From the sun.
7
Q
What is glucose used for?
A
New growth and respiration.
8
Q
What is unused glucose used for?
A
Stored as a carbohydrate called starch.
9
Q
Nitrogen chemical symbol:
A
N
10
Q
Phosphorus chemical symbol:
A
P
11
Q
Potassium chemical symbol:
A
K
