Unit 2- Photosynthesis Flashcards

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1
Q

Name 3 organs in a plant?

A

Stem, roots and leaves

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Name the 4 things plant organs are made up of? What do they do?

A

Mesophyll tissue (most photosynthesis occurs), xylem (transports water molecules), phloem (transports food), epidermal tissue (covers the plant)

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3
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What are the 4 limiting factors of photosynthesis?

A

1) light
2) water
3) temperature
4) volume of co2

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4
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Where does photosynthesis normally occur? And what does it have?

A

Chloroplast and it contains chlorophyll

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What 5 things do plants use glucose for?

A
Respiration (glucose made in leaves)
Cell walls (glucose into cellulose)
Proteins (glucose combined with nitrate ions makes amino acids)
Seeds (glucose turned into lipids)
Starch
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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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CO2 + Water –sunlight—–> glucose + Oxygen

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