Photosynthesis Flashcards
What is photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis is the process that produces food in plants
What is the word equation for photosynthesis?
carbon dioxide + water(light chlorophyll) ➡️ glucose + oxygen
What is the symbol equation for photosynthesis?
6CO2 6H2O ➡️ C6H12O6 6O2
Where does photosynthesis happen?
inside the chloroplasts
What are leaves designed for?
making food by photosynthesis
What colour plants does photosynthesis take place in and where?
all green plants and in the leaves
When is chemical energy released?
when glucose is broken down during respiration
What does chlorophyll absorb?
sunlight
What does photosynthesis convert into?
light energy to chemical energy
Where is chemical energy stored?
glucose
What are the leaves designed for?
making food by photosynthesis
Leaves are broad, what are there large surface areas exposed to?
Light
Where are most chloroplasts found?
Palisade layer
What does photosynthesis produce and using what?
Produces glucose using sunlight
Where are chloroplast found in the palisade layer?
they are near the top of the leaf so they can get the most light
