Transport in Plants and Animals Flashcards
What is photosynthesis?
The process by which plants synthesis carbohydrates from raw materials using energy from light.
What is the word and symbol equation for photosynthesis?
water + carbon dioxide -> glucose + oxygen
6H2O + 6CO2 -> C6H12O6 + 6O2
What is chlorophyll?
The green pigment (protein) which is found in chloroplasts and catalyzes the reaction of photosynthesis. Chlorophyll transfers energy from light into chemicals for synthesis of carbohydrates.
What are the 5 uses of Carbohydrates (glucose) in plants?
- Stored in plants as starch (long chains of glucose)
- Used for respiration
- Cellulose for cell walls
- Glucose -> Sucrose to be transported through phloem vessels
- Nectar, for attracting pollinators
Why do plants convert glucose to sucrose?
Glucose is highly reactive, and may cause an immediate reaction when being transported, and sucrose if more energy efficient.
What are characteristics of magnesium deficient plants?
Magnesium is needed to produce chlorophyll, so they turn yellow (chlorosis) between the veins, however the veins do not turn yellow.
What are characteristics of nitrate deficient plants?
Nitrates are needed for production of all proteins, so stunted growth, tips of leaves turn yellow and old leaves dry out. They are needed to produce amino acids.
What is hydro carbonate indicator, and what shows that CO2 is present?
Hydro carbonate indicator is used to monitor the net release of carbon dioxide. Red = normal concentration of CO2
Yellow = higher concentration of CO2
Purple = lower concentration of carbon dioxide
What is anaerobic respiration?
The process of cellular respiration in absence of oxygen.
What does light do in photosynthesis?
Provides the energy that drives photosynthesis
What does carbon dioxide do in photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide is needed to react with water to produce glucose and oxygen.
What is a limiting factor?
A limiting factor is something that is in short supply, and restricts a process.
What limiting factors does photosynthesis rely on?
Temperature, carbon dioxide concentration and light intensity.
What is the effect on temperature on a plant?
Too much can denature the enzymes, and a net loss of water through transpiration, forcing the stomata to close. Too little heat can reduce the enzyme reaction rate
What is the effect of light intensity on a plant?
The more light there is, the more energy is available to drive the process of photosynthesis.
What is the effect of carbon dioxide concentration on a plant?
If there is too little, the rate of photosynthesis will slow down.
Is photosynthesis a process of respiration?
No, however photosynthesis synthesizes the food molecules needed for respiration.
5 Adaptions of leaves
- Large surface are
- Very thin
- Shiny top, dull bottom
- Alternating leaf arrangements
- Sometimes contains fenestrations
How does a large surface area and thin walls support photosynthesis?
A large surface area maximizes the rate/potential of photosynthesis. Thin walls aid the diffusion of gases into the leaf.
What do guard cells do?
Open/close stomata.
What does the stomata do?
Tiny holes, allows the exchange of gases.
What does the waxy cuticle do?
Prevents water loss, thin to allow light through, offers protection against external forces.
What do epidermal cells do?
Protect the leaf, but thin to allow light in.
What are 5 defining features of the palisade mesophyll layer in a leaf? And what is the palisade mesophyll layer optimized for?
- Palisade mesophyll cells contain many chloroplasts
- Very tightly packed together
- Large surface area
- Vacuole pushes chloroplasts to the edges of the cell
- Thin cell walls aid gaseous exchange
The palisade mesophyll layer is optimized for light exposure.
What are 4 defining features of the spongy mesophyll layer in a leaf? And what is the spongey mesophyll layer optimized for?
- Irregular shaped cells
- Smaller than palisade cells
- Fewer chloroplasts
- Spaced out with air spaces in between
The spongey mesophyll layer is optimized for gaseous exchange.
What does the xylem do?
The xylem vessels carries water and mineral ions UP the plant.
What does the phloem do?
The phloem vessels transport nutrients (sucrose and amino acids) around the plant.
In vascular bundles, where is the xylem?
Xylem is usually on the top, phloem is usually on the bottom. Phloem is usually larger.
What is a balanced diet?
A balanced diet is the gain of the correct amounts of each group of nutrients.
What are the 9 types of nutrients you need to remember?
Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, fiber, water, iron, vitamin d, vitamin c and calcium.
What do we need carbohydrates for? and sources?
Carbohydrates is the primary nutrient needed for producing energy using respiration. Sources: pasta, bread, rice and potatoes.
What do we need lipids for? and sources?
Unsaturated fats = liquid at roomp temp
Lipids are used to produce adipose tissue (Fat tissue called adipose tissue used for insulation), storing energy and producing cell membranes. Sources: oils, margarine, cheese, butter
What do we need protein for? and sources?
Proteins are needed for growth and repair of cells. They are made of amino acids. Sources: beans, meat, milk, eggs, beans
What do we need vitamin c for? and sources? What does a deficiency cause and what symptoms?
Vitamin C is needed for would healing, creates connective tissue, blood vessels, bones and cartilage. Severe deficiency leads to scurvy (skin hemorrhages, bleeding gums) Sources: citrus fruits, kiwifruit.
What do we need vitamin d for? and sources? What does a deficiency cause and what symptoms?
Vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium from your diet. Needed to maintain healthy bones. Severe deficiency leads to rickets (soft bones, bowed legs) Sources: sunlight, egg yolk, mushrooms, fatty fish.
What do we need calcium for? and sources?
Calcium is needed to maintain healthy bones (linked to vitamin d), blood clotting and muscle contractions. Sources: milk, cheese, fish with bones.
What do we need iron for? and sources?
Iron is needed to produce hemoglobin. Sources: red meat, whole grains, leafy greens.