Photosynthesis And Limiting Factors Flashcards
What is photosynthesis?
It uses energy to change carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen
Where does photosynthesis take place?
In the chloroplast which contain pigments like chlorophyll that absorb light
What kind of reaction is photosynthesis?
Endothermic- this means energy is transferred from the environment in the process
What is the word equation for photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide + water —> glucose + oxygen
What is the symbol equation for photosynthesis?
CO2 + H2O —> C6H12O6 + O2
How do you balance the photosynthesis equation?
__CO2 + __H2O —> C6H12O6 + __O2
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Plants use glucose for 5 different ways what are they?
- For respiration
- Making cellulose
- Making amino amino acids
- Stored as oils or fats
- Stored as starch
What limiting factors affect the rate of photosynthesis?
- Light intensity
- CO2 concentration
- Temperature
Chlorophyll can also be a limiting factor of photosynthesis
At night what limiting factor affects photosynthesis?
Light intensity
In winter what limiting factor affects photosynthesis?
Temperature
If it is warm and bright what could be a limiting factor for photosynthesis?
CO2 concentrations
Name the products of photosynthesis.
Glucose + Oxygen
Apart from temperature names 3 other limiting factors of photosynthesis.
-Light intensity
- CO2 concentration
- Chlorophyll
