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Photosynthesis (P1) Flashcards

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What are the three limiting factors of photosynthesis?

A

Temperature
Carbon Dioxide
Light

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What is a limiting factor?

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Something which will limit the amount of products produced

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How do the limiting factors affect the rate of photosynthesis?

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As light temperature and carbon dioxide increase, until a certain point, the the rate of photosynthesis increases

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How much light can it take?

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5 arbitrary units

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What is the purpose of photosynthesis?

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To provide food for the plant

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Word equation

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Light
Carbon dioxide + water —> glucose + oxygen
Chlorophyll

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How is a leaf adapted for photosynthesis

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Xylem carries waters
Upper epidermis allows light in
Palisade cells contain the chlorophyll where it happens
Stomata allows for gas exchange to bring in CO2

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