Gas Exchange In Plants Flashcards
1
Q
What gas is use during photosynthesis and what is produced?
A
Carbon dioxide is used and oxygen is produced
2
Q
When do plants respire and what happens?
A
Plants respire at night and the living cells use oxygen and produce carbon dioxide
3
Q
What controls the rate of photosynthesis?
A
Light intensity
4
Q
How is the leaf adapted for photosynthesis?
A
- Thin and flat
2. Short diffusion pathways
5
Q
What is the role of the stomata in gas exchange?
A
They allow gases in and out of the leaf
