photosynthesis (Required Practical) Flashcards

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1
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what do plants use a a source of energy

A

light

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2
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what type of a reaction is photosynthesis

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endothermic

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3
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where does photosynthesis take place

A

leaves as they contain chlorophyll which can absorb light energy

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what is the process of photosynthesis

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  1. plant takes carbon dioxide and water into the leaf
  2. Light energy is then absorbed by chlorophyll.
  3. This light energy is then used to convert the carbon dioxide and water into the sugar glucose.
  4. In this reaction, oxygen is also produced.
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what is the formula for photosynthesis

A

light
carbon dioxide + water ———— glucose + oxygen
chlorophyll

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6
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what is the chemical formula for photosynthesis

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CO2 + H2O ———– C6 H12 O6 + O2

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7
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what can effect the amount of photosynthesis being made

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the amount of chlorophyll on the leaf

temperature as the higher the temperature then the faster the enzymes will work

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