nutrition in plants Flashcards
what is photosynthesis
this is the process by which plants convert light into energy
what are the limiting factors of photosynthesis
light intensity
amount of c02
temperature
how does temperature affect photosynthesis
this is because it controlled the enzymes so if it was warmer it would have more energy but if it get too high then the enzymes de nature
what is the equation for photosynthesis
carbon dioxide + water –> glucose + oxygen
how does light affect photosynthisis
the more light the plant receives the faster the rate of photosynthesis
but other factors limit it.
carbon dioxide concentration
this is needed for the reaction but it is also limited by itself or other factors
what is the the top layer of a leaf
waxy cuticle
what is bellow the waxy cuticle
upper epidermis
where in a leaf is it the highest amount of chloroplasts
palisade mesophyll
what is below the spongy mesophyll
lower epidermis
what is bellow the palisade mesophyll
spongy mesophyll
what is the cell that allows things in and out of the leaf
guard cell
what is the little hole on the bottom of the leaf called
stomata
what is the role of the waxy cuticle
this prevents water from evaporating
what is the role of the upper epidermis
it is thin and transparent to allow light into the palisade mesophyll layer