Photosynthesis Flashcards
1
Q
What does photosynthesis produce using light
A
Glucose
2
Q
What is thenword equasion for photosynthesis
A
Carbon dioxide + water(—light—>)glucose + oxygen
3
Q
Where does photosynthesis take place
A
Chloroplasts in plants cells
4
Q
What does chlorplast contain that absorbs light
A
Chlorophyll
5
Q
How is energy transferred to the chloroplast
A
From the environment by light
6
Q
Is photosynthesis an endothermic or exothermic reaction
A
Endothermic
7
Q
What is the chemical symbol for carbon dioxide
A
CO(small 2)
8
Q
What is the chemical symbol for water
A
H(small 2) O
9
Q
What is the chemical symbol for glucose
A
C(small 6) H(small 12) O(small 6)
10
Q
What is the chemical sysmbol for oxygen
A
O(small 2)
11
Q
What are the factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis
A
- temperature
- light intesisty
