Unit 1- Photosynthesis Flashcards
0
Q
At what part of the leaf does it occur?
A
In the chloroplasts
1
Q
What is photosynthesis?
A
When green plants make their own food using light energy from the sun
2
Q
What is the word equation for photosynthesis?
A
Carbon dioxide+water>glucose+oxygen
3
Q
What are the 2 stages called?
A
Light reaction and carbon fixation
4
Q
What is glucose used for in photosythesis?
A
Building material, energy for respiration, stored as starch
5
Q
What are the limiting factors of photosynthesis?
A
Light intensity, temperature and carbon dioxide
6
Q
What is ATP?
A
Adenosinetriphosphate
A store of chemical energy
