Photosynthesis And Respireation In Plants Flashcards
when does photosynthesis happen and why
In the day because it needs the light to produce glucose
When does respiration happen
All the time
What is the equation for photosynthesis
Carbon dioxide+ water —> glucose + oxygen
What is the equation for respiration
Glucose +oxygen—> carbon dioxide + water
What type of energy does a plant use in photosynthesis
Light
What part of a plant cell absorbs the energy needed for photosynthesis
Chloroplasts
If the light intensity decreased what would happen to the rate of photosynthesis
It would decrease
What is a product of respiration
Carbon dioxide
What are the name for the holes on the under side of the leaf
Stomata
What is the stomata for
To take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen
What is an adaptation to help a plant photosynthesise
Thin leaves