Plants Flashcards

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1
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photosynthesis word equation

A

carbon dioxide + water —(light)—> glucose + oxygen

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photosynthesis balanced symbol equation

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6CO2 + 6H2O –(light)—> C6 H12 O6 + 6O2

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3
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What two ways do plants get there energy from

A

photosynthesis
respiration

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4
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where in plants are the cells that can photosynthesise

A

the leaves

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5
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what chemicals do chloroplasts contain

A

chlorophyll

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6
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what does chlorophyll do photosynthesis wise

A

It absorbs sunlight

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7
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root cells do not contain chloroplasts why

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because root cells are underground - where there is no light

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8
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during the night plants respire. Why

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plants have to respire at all times to stay alive

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9
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what is made during photosynthesis that helps plants stay alive during the night

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glucose

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10
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why are plants green?

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because of chlorophyll which reflects greenlight making plants green

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