Photosynthesis Flashcards

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide + water—-light energy
Chlorophyll

= glucose and oxygen

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What colour of plant is photosynthesis carried out by?

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Green

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What is the glucose converted into for storage?

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Starch

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Name all the limiting factors of photosynthesis

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Carbon dioxide concentration
Light intensity
Temperature

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What is photosynthesis controlled by?

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Enzymes

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Name stage 1 of photosynthesis

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The light dependant stage

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Name stage 2 of photosynthesis

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Carbon fixation

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What is a variegated leaf?

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One that is green and white

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What two products from stage 1 go on to stage 2?

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ATP

Hydrogen

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What is the by product of stage 1?

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Oxygen

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What happens in stage 2?

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The carbon dioxide and hydrogen combine using the ATP and form glucose

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Why do plants photosynthesise?

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To make their own food

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