Photosynthesis Flashcards
What are the components of a plant?
Petals, leaves, stem, and roots
What is the petal’s main function?
It is the flower of the plant used for reproduction.
What is the stem for?
The stems contains vessels to transport substances throughout the plant. The xylem vessel transports water up the plant, while the phloem transports glucose, converted into sucrose for transportation, and amino acids.
What is the function of the roots?
The roots stabilise the plant, holding it down, while absorbing minerals and water from the soil.
What are the functions of the leave?
The leaf is the component used for photosynthesis, adapted to absorb sunlight and diffuse gases, as well as contain chlorophyll or prevent water from evaporating.
How is the exterior of the leaf adapted for photosynthesis?
The leaf has a high surface area to increase diffusion, as well as thin cells walls to decrease diffusion distance. We can also tells that they are packed with chloroplasts as they are green, and chlorophyll emits green light.
What is the word equation for photosynthesis?
water + carbon dioxide — sunlight and chlorophyll -> glucose + oxygen
What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?
6CO2 + 6H2O —> 6O2 + C6H12O6
In which cell does photosynthesis occur?
The palisade cell
In which cell does photosynthesis occur?
The palisade cell
In which cell does photosynthesis occur?
The palisade cell
In which cell does photosynthesis occur?
The palisade cell
In which cell does photosynthesis occur?
The palisade cell
