plant nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
what is it called when a plant makes food using sun light?
A
photosynthesis
2
Q
where does photosynthesis take place and what is it?
A
photosynthesis is a chemical process which takes place in a every green plant
3
Q
what is glucose and what is it made up of?
A
glucose is a carbohydrate and made up of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen
4
Q
what can humans use glucose for?
A
to increase their biomass
5
Q
what do some plants do to glucose?
A
convert to starch
6
Q
where does photosynthesis take place?
A
in the green bits if a plant but mainly in the leaves
7
Q
what is the photosynthesis equation?
A
carbon dioxide + water = glucose + oxygen
8
Q
what else do plants need?
A
minerals from the soil
