Plants Flashcards
photosynthesis word equation
carbon dioxide + water —(light)—> glucose + oxygen
photosynthesis balanced symbol equation
6CO2 + 6H2O –(light)—> C6 H12 O6 + 6O2
What two ways do plants get there energy from
photosynthesis
respiration
where in plants are the cells that can photosynthesise
the leaves
what chemicals do chloroplasts contain
chlorophyll
what does chlorophyll do photosynthesis wise
It absorbs sunlight
root cells do not contain chloroplasts why
because root cells are underground - where there is no light
during the night plants respire. Why
plants have to respire at all times to stay alive
what is made during photosynthesis that helps plants stay alive during the night
glucose
why are plants green?
because of chlorophyll which reflects greenlight making plants green