Plant Structure and Photosynthesis Flashcards
1
Q
What organs do plants have?
A
Stems, roots and leaves.
2
Q
What are leaves made of? (3 points)
A
1) mesophyll tissue – where most of the photosynthesis occurs
2) xylem and phloem – transport water, mineral ions and sucrose around the plant
3) epidermal tissue – covers the plant
3
Q
What is the equation for photosynthesis?
A
Carbon dioxide + Water ——> Glucose + Oxygen
C02 + H20 ——> C6H12O6 + O2
4
Q
How does photosynthesis produce glucose?
A
Sunlights goes onto the leaf, providing energy, then photosynthesis occurs in chloroplasts (by chlorophyll), water reaches the cells in the xylem, and CO2 diffuses into the leaf.
