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photosynthesis Flashcards

1
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what is photosynthesis?

A

plants making glucose (sugar) using sunlight

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2
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what type of reaction is photosynthesis?

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endothermic reaction

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3
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what is stored within the plant?

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Glucose (sugar)

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4
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name at least one factor which affects the rate of photosynthesis

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Light intensity
Temperature
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Chlorophyll

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5
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what goes into a plant during photosynthesis?

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Sunlight
Carbon Dioxide

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what is RELEASED from a plant during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and sugars

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7
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Name an ORGANISM that goes through photosynthesis that isn’t a plant

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Algae
Emerald Green Sea Slug

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8
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what is chlorophyll?

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natural compound present in green plants that gives them their colour

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how do water and nutrients get into plants?

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Through the roots

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10
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what sources must be present to allow photosynthesis to work?

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Light
Water
Carbon dioxide

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