Photosynthesis Flashcards
1
Q
How is starch made?
A
- By joining together thousands of glucose molecules
2
Q
What happens when starch is broken down?
A
- It is broken down in digestion which glucose is released and can be used for respiration
3
Q
What do plant cells need?
A
- To respire and a supply of glucose
4
Q
What is the equation for photosynthesis?
A
- Carbon Dioxide + Water = Glucose + Oxygen
5
Q
Do plants store glucose?
A
- Yes, they make as carbohydrates like starch
6
Q
What is ‘Photosynthesis’?
A
- A complex series of enzyme catalysed reactions which occurs inside cells organells called chloroplasts
7
Q
What is the energy source for photosynthesis?
A
- Light, which is absorbed by a green substance inside chloroplasts called chlorophyll
8
Q
What would happen if there was no chlorophyll present?
A
- Photosynthesis could not occur
9
Q
So, what is chlorophyll used for?
A
- It transfers the light energy and the stored chemical energy in glucose
