Photosynthesis Flashcards

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Chlorophyll

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Is the green chemical needed for photosynthesis

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Chloroplasts

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Chlorophyll is found in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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Photosynthesis is carried out

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In all green parts of the plant-especially the leaves.

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4
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Chlorophyll traps light’s energy

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And uses it to combine carbon dioxide and water, to form glucose and oxygen.

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Phloem

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Glucose travels around the plant in special cells called phloem

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Stomata

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Are the tiny pores on the surface of leaves.

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7
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The word equation for photosynthesis is:

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Carbon dioxide + water light. Glucose + oxygen
__________
Chlorophyll

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To test a leaf for starch

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Boil water for 1 minute
Put leaf in methylated spirits
Rinse leaf
Place leaf on white tile and add iodine.

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Photosynthesis

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Is the process by which green plants make food.

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