photosynthesis Flashcards
What is the word equation for photosynthesis?
carbon dioxide + water -> glucose + oxygen
What is the balanced symbol equation for photosynthesis?
6CO2 + 6H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6O2
What is the number for photosynthesis?
6
Xylem use?
transports water up the plants
Stomata use?
where carbon dioxide enters and oxygen leaves (photosynthesis)
What are the upper and lower epidermis for?
cell structure in a leaf
Phloem use?
transports glucose
Cuticle use?
waxy layer to prevent water loss (linked with photosynthesis)
Spongy mesophyll use?
space for gas exchange (where the carbon dioxide and the oxygen enter and leave)
exothermic and endothermic reactions?
endo - heat in
exo - heat out (exo, exit)
What is diffusion?
the movement of GAS OR LIQUID particles from high conc. to low conc.
What is the transpiration stream?
where water goes up from the roots into the leaves to help with photosynthesis
What speeds up transpiration (wtaer from roots up to leaves) 3 reasons
heat
humidity
wind
what makes leaves look green?
chlorophyll
Photosynthesis required pratical?
light increase, more bubbles are realesed from pondweed. the rate of photosynthesis is increasing which means more oxygen is being formed
