Photosynthesis

Question 1

definition of ‘limiting factor’

Answer 1

anything that limits the rate of a reaction when it’s in short supply

Question 2

how do plants use the glucose produces in photosynthesis

Answer 2

-respiration
-convert it into insoluble starch storage
-produce fat/oil storage
-produce cellulose
-produce amino acids for protein synthesis

Question 3

describe how temperature affects rate of photosynthesis

Answer 3

increasing temperature increases rate of photosynthesis until it is too high and the enzymes become denatured

Question 4

describe how light intensity affects the rate of photosynthesis

Answer 4

increasing light intensity increase rate of photosynthesis

Question 5

4 limiting factors of photosynthesis

Answer 5

-temperature
-carbon dioxide concentration
-light intensity
-amount of chlorophyll

Question 6

word equation and balanced symbol equation for photosynthesis

Answer 6

carbon dioxide + water -> glucose + oxygen
6CO2 + 6H20 -> C6H12O6 + 6O2

Question 7

what type of energy is used in photosynthesis

Answer 7

light energy

Question 8

what type of reaction is photosynthesis

Answer 8

endothermic

Question 9

name of the green pigment in the leaves

Answer 9

chlorophyll

Question 10

where does photosynthesis occur

Answer 10

chloroplasts in the leaves of the plant