Photsynthesis Flashcards

1
Q

Where does photosyntheses take place

A

Chloroplasts

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2
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Which type of organisms use photosynthesis to make their own food?

A

Producers

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3
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What type of reaction is photosynthesis

A

Endothermic, because it takes in energy from its surroundings

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4
Q

What is the word equation for photosynthesis

A

Carbon dioxide + water —> glucose + oxygen

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5
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Symbol equation

A

6CO2+6H20—>C6H12O6+6O2

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6
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What is the effect of temperature on the rate of photosynthesis?

A
  • As temperature increases, so does the rate of photosynthesis
  • Once the temperature exceeds the optimum, the rate of photosynthesis decreases as enzymes begin to denature
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7
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What does light intensity change

A

As light intensity increases, so does the rate of photosynthesis

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8
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What is the inverse square law

A

As the distance from the light source doubles, the light intensity quarters
Light intensity ∞ 1 / distance^2

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9
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What is the effect of carbon dioxide concentration on the rate of photosynthesis?

A

As the concentration of carbon dioxide increases the rate of photosynthesis
increases

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10
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What is a limiting factor

A

A factor that limits the rate of a reaction when there is not enough of it.

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