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Photosynthesis Flashcards

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Word equation for photosynthesis

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Carbon dioxide+Water+Light energy-> Glucose+Oxygen

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Balanced chemical equation for photosynthesis

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6CO2+6H2O+Light energy-> C6H12O6+6O2

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What is light energy absorbed by?

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A green substance called chlorophyll, found in chloroplasts in some plants and algae

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Carbon dioxide from the air and water from the soil is converted into…

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Glucose(sugar)

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Oxygen is a…

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By-product

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How does light intensity affect photosynthesis?

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There is a positive correlation between light intensity and rate of photosynthesis

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Is photosynthesis an endothermic or exothermic reaction?

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Endothermic

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Name 3 uses of glucose from photosynthesis

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used for respiration, used to produce cellulose which strengthens cell wall, used to produce amino acids for photosynthesis

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How does concentration of carbon dioxide affect photosynthesis?

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There is a positive correlation between photosynthesis and concentration of carbon dioxide

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How does temperature affect rate of photosynthesis?

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