photosynthesis

Question 1

What is photosynthesis

Answer 1

the process by which plants make carbohydrates from raw materials, using energy from light

Question 2

What is the equation for photosynthesis

Answer 2

6Co2+6H2O -> C6H12O6 +6O2

Question 3

Photosynthesis is a what type of reaction

Answer 3

Endothermic, needs energy from surroundings, makes environment cold

Question 4

What are palisade cells

Answer 4

The function of the palisade cell is photosynthesis.

Question 5

What is the calculation for light intensity

Answer 5

1/distance squared

Question 6

photosynthetic organisms are

Answer 6

the main producers of food and biomass

Question 7

Describe how carbon dioxide enters the leaf.

Answer 7

Diffusion through stomata

Question 8

Plants flowering in response to the number of hours of darkness and light is an example of

Answer 8

photoperiodism

Question 9

Why would turning on a fan effect the volume of water taken in by a plant

Answer 9

Fan increases air flow which removes water from outside the plant, so more water can be lost by evaporation allowing the plant to take in more water

Question 10

What are some adaptations of xerophytes

Answer 10

Small leaves to reduce water loss
Stomata closed during day
Thick wavy cuticles to prevent water lost by transpiration
Spines instead of leaves to lose less water