Gaseous exchange Flashcards
1
Q
What is the equation for photosynthesis?
A
CO2 + H2O = C6H12O6 + O2 with light and chlorophyll
carbon dioxide + water = glucose + oxygen
2
Q
How does oxygen enter the blood stream via the lungs?
A
through the alveoli by diffusion
3
Q
How does carbon dioxide enter the lungs via the bloodstream?
A
It diffuses from the plasma into the alveoli