Topic 4 - Bioenergetics ( 1. the basics of photosynthesis ) Flashcards

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what is photosynthesis

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process that produces food in plants. the food it produces is glucose.

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2
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what do plants use glucose for

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making cell walls and protein

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where does photosynthesis happen

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takes place in chloroplasts, which contain chlorophyll which absorbs light. energy is transferred to the chloroplasts by the environment.

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4
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what is endothermic

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energy is transferred from the environment in the process

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what are the 4 main raw materials needed for photosynthesis

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co2, water, light, chlorophyll

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equation for photosynthesis

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light
carbon dioxide + water ——-> glucose + oxygen
light
co2 + h2o ——-> c6h12o6 + o2

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