Photosythesis Flashcards
Where does the water from photosythesis come from
The water is formed in the xylem
How does carbon dioxide get to the cells
It diffuses through the stomata
How is the glucose produced from Photosythesis used
Builds up into celluse which strengthens the guard cell
Starch is built up to be a energy store for the plant when it is dark
Glucose is used to make amino acids which provide protein for the plant
Glucose makes nitrates which helps feeding the plant
Glucose is used to make lipids which is used as another energy store
How is a leaf adapted for Photosynthesis?
Most leaves are broad giving them a large surface area for the light to fall on.
Most leaves are thin so diffusion distanced for the gases are short
They contain quite a bit of chlorophyll
They have veins, which brings water to the xylem
what is the balanced symbol equation for photosynthesis?
Water + carbon dioxide - glucose + oxygen
