Photosynthesis

Question 1

Word equation for photosynthesis

Answer 1

Carbon dioxide + water——(light) glucose + oxygen

Question 2

What is the symbol equation for photosynthesis

Answer 2

6CO2 + 6H2O ——(light) C6H12O6 + 6O2

Question 3

Define limiting factor

Answer 3

Anything that stops photosynthesis from happening

Question 4

Name the limiting factors on photosynthesis

Answer 4

• amount of chlorophyll
• light
• too little carbon dioxide
• temperature

Question 5

How does light affect photosynthesis

Answer 5

-light provides energy
-intensity of light increases=photosynthesis increases
Only increases up to one point

Question 6

How does carbon dioxide affect photosynthesis

Answer 6

Only increase up to one point

Question 7

How does temperature affect photosynthesis

Answer 7

-affects the enzymes involved
-if plant gets too hot, the enzymes denature
—at around 45 degrees C

Question 8

Name the 5 ways glucose is used

Answer 8

• respiration
• making cellulose
• making amino acids
• stores as oils or fats
• stores as starch

Question 9

How is glucose used for respiration

Answer 9

Transfers energy from glucose which

Question 10

How is glucose used for making cellulose

Answer 10

Converted into cellulose for making strong plant cell walls

Question 11

How is glucose used for making amino acids

Answer 11

Glucose is combined with nitrate ions to make amino acids which are made into protein

Question 12

How is glucose stored as oils or fats

Answer 12

Turned into lipids for storing seeds

Question 13

How is glucose stored as starch

Answer 13

Glucose is turned into starch and stored in the roots stems and leaves.
Starch is insoluble—better for storing than glucose