Chapter 8- Photosynesis

Question 1

Waxy cuticle-

Answer 1

Reduces water loss, at top of cell

Question 2

Upper epidermis-

Answer 2

Protective, almost circular

Question 3

Palisade mesophyll-

Answer 3

Photosynthesis takes place on the green plants, in middle

Question 4

Stoma guard cells-

Answer 4

Protective at end

Question 5

Out of cells-

Answer 5

Oxygen

Question 6

Into the cell

Answer 6

Carbon dioxide

Question 7

Photosynthesis-

Answer 7

Water + carbon dioxide —> glucose + oxygen

Question 8

The symbol for glucose

Answer 8

C6H12O6

Question 9

Uses of glucose-

Answer 9

Unused glucose is stored as stored as glucose, also used in respiration, plants convert glucose into cell wall, proteins, fats and oils

Question 10

what are the factors limiting photosynthesis?

Answer 10

not enough light, carbon dioxide concentration, too high a temprature

Question 11

what are the most important minerals plants need?

Answer 11

carbon, hydrogen and oxygen