Nutrition In Flowering Plants Flashcards by Freddie Hazlitt | Brainscape

Q

What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

A

6co2 + 6h2o → c6h12o6 + 6o2

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What absorbs light energy?

A

Chlorophyll

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What do plants need magnesium for?

A

To make chlorophyll

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What do plants need nitrates for?

A

Making amino acids

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What are the uses of glucose?

A

Provide energy
Convert to sucrose for transport
Convert to starch or oil for storage
Convert to cellulose for cell walls
Turned into protein to make tissues

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Abiotic factors affecting photosynthesis?

A

Carbon dioxide
Light intensity
Humidity
Temperature

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What does the cuticle do?

A

Waxy to reduce water loss

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What does the epidermis do?

A

Allows light through

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What happens in the palisade layer?

A

Photosynthesis

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What does the spongy mesophyll do?

A

Main gas exchange surface

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What do the stomata do?

A

Allow gas and water vapour diffusion

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What does the xylem do?

A

Transport of water and mineral ions

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What does the phloem do?

A

Transports sugars

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