Topic 4 - Bioenergetics ( 1. the basics of photosynthesis ) Flashcards
1
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what is photosynthesis
A
process that produces food in plants. the food it produces is glucose.
2
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what do plants use glucose for
A
making cell walls and protein
3
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where does photosynthesis happen
A
takes place in chloroplasts, which contain chlorophyll which absorbs light. energy is transferred to the chloroplasts by the environment.
4
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what is endothermic
A
energy is transferred from the environment in the process
5
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what are the 4 main raw materials needed for photosynthesis
A
co2, water, light, chlorophyll
6
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equation for photosynthesis
A
light
carbon dioxide + water ——-> glucose + oxygen
light
co2 + h2o ——-> c6h12o6 + o2
