Photosynthesis

Question 1

What is the equation for photosynthesis ?

Answer 1

Carbon Dioxide + Water&raquo_space; Glucose + Oxygen

Question 2

How is light energy used in photosynthesis ?

Answer 2

The light energy is absorbed by the chlorophyll in the chloroplast and then the light energy is used to convert CO2 and H20 into Glucose

Question 3

What is the by-product or waste substances released ?

Answer 3

Oxygen

Question 4

What factors limit photosynthesis ?

Answer 4

Light, Temperature, Carbon dioxide

Question 5

Glucose is converted into starch, why ?

Answer 5

This is cause it can be used for energy, when photosynthesis is limited.

Question 6

Plant cells use glucose for ?

Answer 6

Respiration, To store starch, To produce fast and oils, To produce cellulose, which strengthens cell wall, To produce proteins

Question 7

How is protein made in plant cells, apart from converting glucose to protein ?

Answer 7

They use nitrate ions which are absorbed from the soil