Photosynthesis Flashcards
What is the equation for photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide + water—-light energy
Chlorophyll
= glucose and oxygen
What colour of plant is photosynthesis carried out by?
Green
What is the glucose converted into for storage?
Starch
Name all the limiting factors of photosynthesis
Carbon dioxide concentration
Light intensity
Temperature
What is photosynthesis controlled by?
Enzymes
Name stage 1 of photosynthesis
The light dependant stage
Name stage 2 of photosynthesis
Carbon fixation
What is a variegated leaf?
One that is green and white
What two products from stage 1 go on to stage 2?
ATP
Hydrogen
What is the by product of stage 1?
Oxygen
What happens in stage 2?
The carbon dioxide and hydrogen combine using the ATP and form glucose
Why do plants photosynthesise?
To make their own food