mod 8

Question 1

transport of water and minerals absorbed by the roots to the leaves to be used for photosynthesis through xylem cells in an upward direction only

Answer 1

transpiration

Question 2

the process by which plants and other photosynthetic organisms utilize and convert light energy

Answer 2

photosynthesis

Question 3

three factors affecting transpiration

Answer 3

> environmental factors
physiological adaptations
structural adaptations

Question 4

two major photosynthetic reactions

Answer 4

light dependent reaction
light independent reaction

Question 5

first major steps in the conversion of light energy to biochemical energy in the form or ATP and NADPH (requires sunlight)

Answer 5

light dependent reaction

Question 6

completes the conversion of light energy to biochemical energy in the form of sugar. (requires products produced by light dependent reaction)

Answer 6

Light independent reaction