Photosynthesis

Question 1

What is photosynthesis

Answer 1

The process by which plants make food

Question 2

What is the formula for photosynthesis

Answer 2

carbon dioxide + water = glucose + oxygen

Question 3

What is the process by which plants lose water in the form of water vapor

Answer 3

Transpiration

Question 4

What is the function of the xylem vessel

Answer 4

It transports water and minerals from the roots to all part of the plants

Question 5

What cell absorbs water and minerals in the roots

Answer 5

Root Hair cell

Question 6

What is the function of the phloem vessel

Answer 6

It transfers prepared food ( sucrose) to all parts of the plant

Question 7

What is the function of magnesium in photosynthesis

Answer 7

Magnesium produces the green pigment known as chorophyll

Question 8

What is the function of nitrates

Answer 8

It converts carbohydrates to proteins, allowing the plant to grow new cells

Question 9

What is the function of the stomata

Answer 9

it is the area where the exchange of gases happens by removing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide

Question 10

When a plant doesn’t contain enough water, it becomes soft and floppy. When all the plant cells are like this, we say the plant has __________

Answer 10

wilted

Question 11

Why do plants need water

Answer 11

1. They need water for transporting minerals to the parts of the plant using the xylem vessel.
2. Plants need water for photosynthesis. Carbon dioxide and water react for photosynthesis to happen
3. Plants need water for cooling. When water evaporates, it carries heat away with it.

Question 12

How to tell if there is a lack of magnesium

Answer 12

1. Plants will begin to look yellow instead of green
2. Lack of magnesium will reduce plant growth

Question 13

How to tell if there is a lack of nitrates

Answer 13

1. Due to the lack of protein the plant may become smaller in size
2. The plant may