Photosynthesis Flashcards
1
Q
Chlorophyll
A
Is the green chemical needed for photosynthesis
2
Q
Chloroplasts
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Chlorophyll is found in the chloroplasts of plant cells
3
Q
Photosynthesis is carried out
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In all the green ( chlorophyll containing) parts of the plant - especially the leaves
4
Q
Chlorophyll traps lights energy
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And uses it to combine carbon dioxide and water, to form glucose and oxygen
5
Q
Phloem
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Glucose travels around the plant in special cells called phloem = food
6
Q
Stomata
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Tiny pores on leaves surface
7
Q
The word equation for photosynthesis is
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Carbon dioxide + water light Glucose + oxygen
Chlorophyll
8
Q
To test a leaf for starch
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Boiling water
Methylated spirit
Iodine added
9
Q
Photosynthesis
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Is the process by which green plants make food
