photosynthesis Flashcards
1
Q
what does photosynthesis transfer?
A
light energy into chemical energy inside plants
2
Q
what type of reaction is photosynthesis?
A
an endothermic reaction
3
Q
what are the reactants in photosynthesis?
A
carbon dioxide and water
4
Q
what are the products of photosynthesis?
A
glucose and oxygen
5
Q
what are the chemical symbols for substances involved with photosynthesis?
A
Carbon dioxide - CO2
ii. Water - H2O
iii. Oxygen - O2
iv. Glucose - C6H12O6
6
Q
what is glucose made in photosynthesis used for?
A
production of cellulose cell walls, producing amino acids, producing fats and oils and can be stored as insoluble starch
7
Q
what can the rate of photosynthesis be affected by?
A
carbon dioxide concentration, light intensity, temperature and the amount of chlorophyll
