Photosynthesis Flashcards
Carbon Dioxide + Water (Chlorophyll, Sunlight)——>?
Glucose +Oxygen
What does photosynthesis convert solar energy into?
Chemical Energy
What is chlorophyll?
Chlorophyll is a green pigment present inside chloroplast that traps sunlight.
What is food stored in the form of?
Starch
State 4 uses of Carbon Dioxide in plants
Source of Energy, Carbon Skeletons, Storage Components, Synthesis of other Organic Molecules
What is glucose used to make?
Cellulose for Cell Wall
What is glucose converted into to be transported throughout the plant?
Sucrose
How are amino acids formed?
Amino acids are formed by synthesized carbohydrates reacting with nitrates and other salts
What factors can affect photosynthesis?
Temperature, Light and Co2