photosynthesis and limiting factors Flashcards

1
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what does photosynthesis use energy to change

A

carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen

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2
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where does photosynthesis take place

A

chloroplasts

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3
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what do chloroplasts contain

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pigments like chlorophyll that absorbs light

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4
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how is energy transferred to the chloroplasts

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from the environment by light

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5
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photosynthesis is…

A

endothermic

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6
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why is photosynthesis endothermic

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because energy is transferred from the environment in the process

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7
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what is the word equation for photosynthesis

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carbo dioxide + water –> glucose + oxygen

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8
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what affects the rate of photosynthesis

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light, co2 a temprature

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9
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what can be used to measure the effect of light intensityon the rate of photosynthesis

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Canadian pondweed

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10
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how can Canadian pondweed be used to show the effect of light intensity on photosynthesis

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the amount of oxygen the pondweed produces corrosponds to the rate at which it is photosynthesising

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