Plant structure and Photosynthesis Flashcards
1
Q
What is are xylem and phloem
A
They transport things like water, mineral ions and sucrose around the plant
2
Q
What is the epidermal tissue
A
This covers the whole plant
3
Q
What is the word equation for photosynthesis
A
Light
Carbon dioxide + water————glucose + oxygen
Chlorophyll
4
Q
What does photosynthesis produce
A
Glucose and oxygen
5
Q
What is photosynthesis
A
The process that produces glucose in plants and algae
6
Q
Where does photosynthesis happen
A
Inside the chloroplast
7
Q
What is the chloroplasts
A
Contains a substance called chlorophyll, which absorbs sunlight and uses its energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose
8
Q
What is the mesophyll tissue
A
Where most of photosynthesis in a plant occurs
