Photosynthesis Flashcards

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How is starch made?

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  • By joining together thousands of glucose molecules
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What happens when starch is broken down?

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  • It is broken down in digestion which glucose is released and can be used for respiration
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What do plant cells need?

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  • To respire and a supply of glucose
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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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  • Carbon Dioxide + Water = Glucose + Oxygen
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Do plants store glucose?

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  • Yes, they make as carbohydrates like starch
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What is ‘Photosynthesis’?

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  • A complex series of enzyme catalysed reactions which occurs inside cells organells called chloroplasts
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What is the energy source for photosynthesis?

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  • Light, which is absorbed by a green substance inside chloroplasts called chlorophyll
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What would happen if there was no chlorophyll present?

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  • Photosynthesis could not occur
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So, what is chlorophyll used for?

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  • It transfers the light energy and the stored chemical energy in glucose
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