Topic 4 Flashcards
1
Q
Equation for photosynthesis
A
Water + Carbon dioxide -> Oxygen + Glucose
H20 + CO2 (light) O2 + C6H12O6
endothermic takes in energy
2
Q
Effecting Factors of Photosynthesis
A
chlorophyll
carbon dioxide
water
sunlight
3
Q
Why do plants use glucose
A
amino acids: protein respiration: energy to convert glucose to make other substances cellulose: strong cell walls stored as oil or fat: seeds stored as starch: roots, stems
4
Q
what is respiration?
A
transferring energy from glucose
5
Q
What is anaerobic respiration?
A
incomplete breakdown of glucose to make lactic acid
6
Q
Equation for anaerobic respiration
A
glucose -> lactic acid
7
Q
Anaerobic respiration in plants and yeast cells
A
glucose —-> ethanol + carbon dioxide
