photosynthesis Flashcards
where does photosynthesis take place
chloroplasts
what pigments do chloroplast contain and what do they do
chlorophyll that absorb light
what type of reaction is photosynthesis
endothermic meaning energy is transferred from the environment
what is the word equation for photosynthesis
carbon dioxide + water = glucose + oxygen
what are the limiting factors for photosynthesis
light intensity
co2 concerntration
temperature
what does light provide for photosynthesis
energy
what happens when temperature is too low
enzymes work more slowly
what happens when temperature is too high
enzymes will denature
how do u measure light intensity
1/distance squared
what does a green house do
help to trap suns heat
how can farmers increase levels of carbon dioxide
using a paraffin heater as it burns it creates carbon dioxide as a by product
