chapter 8 photosynthesis

Question 1

is photosynthesis an endothermic or exothermic reaction?

Answer 1

endothermic reaction

Question 2

how can the rate of photosynthesis be affected?

Answer 2

light intensity, temperature, level of carbon dioxide and the amount of chlorophyll

Question 3

what is the equation of photosynthesis?

Answer 3

light

carbon dioxide + water = glucose + oxygen

Question 4

why do plants respire?

Answer 4

to transfer useable energy for the cells

Question 5

is glucose insoluble or soluble in water?

Answer 5

soluble

Question 6

is glucose insoluble or soluble in starch?

Answer 6

insoluble

Question 7

why do plants and algal cells use the glucose produced during photosynthesis?

Answer 7

for respiration, to convert into insoluble starch for storage, to produce cellhouse to strengthen cell walls and to produce amino acids for protein synthesis

Question 8

name the substance that plants use to strengthen cell walls

Answer 8

cellulose

Question 9

what is an endothermic reaction?

Answer 9

where energy is transferred from the environment during a reaction

Question 10

two ways that plants use glucose produced during photosynthesis

Answer 10

respiration, making amino acids