Photosynthesis Flashcards
1
Q
Word equation for photosynthesis
A
Carbon dioxide+water (arrow) glucose and oxygen
2
Q
Where does photosynthesis take place
A
In the chloroplast
3
Q
Adaptations of the leaf
A
Thin, contains chlorophyll, stomata, guard cells and network of tubes
4
Q
Why is the leaf thin
A
To provide a short distance for carbon dioxide to move by diffusion into the leaf
5
Q
Why does the leaf contain chlorophyll
A
Because it absorbs light
6
Q
Why does the leaf have stomata
A
To allow carbon dioxide to move by diffusion into the leaf
7
Q
Why does the leaf have guard cells
A
To open and close the stomata
8
Q
Why does the leaf have a network of tubes
A
The xylem transports water
The phloem transports food
9
Q
What is the name for the cell found in the upper part of the leaf
A
Palisade cell
