Ecosystems Flashcards
What does it mean if a plants leaves turn yellow?
It doesn’t have enough magnesium which is needed to make chlorophyll which is made by photosynthesis
How do plants get their food?
By photosynthesis
What are 4 main things plants need
Space, nutrition, water, sun
Why is it better to grow plants outside not in a pot?
The roots will have more space to extend and grow out
What does photosynthesis mean?
Photo= Light Synthesis= make
What gases do plants release and intake?
The breathe in carbon dioxide
Breath out oxygen
Where does the plant inhale carbon dioxide
In the stem there are little holes where they can diffuse into
What is the formula for photosynthesis?
Light energy
Carbon dioxide + water——glucose + oxygen
Chlorophyll
Where is glucose stored?
In the leaf as starch
Where does photosynthesis take place?
It occurs in chloroplasts found in the leaf cells they are green because of the green pigment called chlorophyll which traps light from the sun which is needed for photosynthesis
How do plants get water?
Water is transported from the roots to the stem to the leaves
What elements are needed in a plant?
Magnesium Nitrogen Minerals Phosphorus Potassium
What is yeast?
Yeast is a microorganism
What are uses of yeast?
Bread alcohol and beers
Formula for fermentation?
Glucose—— Ethanol+CO2
