Photosynthesis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the word equation for photosynthesis?
A
Carbon dioxide + water —-> glucose + oxygen
2
Q
What does the epidermis do
A
Allows light into the leaf
3
Q
What does the waxy cuticle do
A
Keep water in the leaf
4
Q
What cells does photosynthesis occur in?
A
Palisade cells
5
Q
What do the air spaces do?
A
Let air move through the leaf and let co2 get to the cells
6
Q
What does the spongy mesophyll do
A
Let air move through the leaf
7
Q
What does the guard cells do
A
They can open and close
8
Q
How have leaves of a plant adapted for their function
A
-large, flat surface area to trap light
9
Q
What are three factors that effect photosynthesis
A
- light intensity
- co2 concentration
- temperature
