photosynthesis Flashcards
What absorbs the energy required for photosynthesis ?
Chlorophyll
In what part of the cell does photosynthesis take place?
chloroplasts
What is the word equation for photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide + water ➔ glucose + oxygen
What is CO2?
Carbon Dioxide
What is H2O?
Water
What is the chemical symbol equation for photosynthesis?
6CO2 + 6H2O ➔ C6H12O6 + 6O2
Which type of reaction is photosynthesis?
Endothermic
What can the glucose made during photosynthesis be used for?
Respiration and Stored as starch for later
What is the molecular formula for glucose?
C6H12O6
How do plants get the carbon dioxide required for photosynthesis?
It diffuses from the air into the leaves via stomata
How do plants get the water required for photosynthesis?
It diffuses from the soil into the root hair cells by osmosis
What makes starch a useful long term storage molecule?
It can easily be broken down when needed
It is insoluble in water
It is compact
What else do plants need to make amino acids?
Nitrate ions
Which useful energy transfer or conversion happens overall in photosynthesis?
Light ➔ chemical
