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B2.2
Organisms in the environment
Question | Answer |
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What is photosynthesis used for and how does it work? | It is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugar(glucose). Oxygen is produced as a by-product. |
What is the word equation for photosynthesis? | carbon dioxide+water--->glucose+oxygen |
Where does the energy for photosynthesis come from and how do plants absorb it. | During photosynthesis light energy is absorbed by the chlorophyll in the chloroplasts of the green parts of the plant. |
How do leafs adapt to gain the most sunlight possible? | Leafs have a large surface area |
What are the three limiting factors for photosynthesis? | Light (the brighter the light the faster the rate of photo) , temperature(enzymes become denatured at around 40-50 decrees) and carbon dioxide levels |
What do plants do with the glucose they make? | respiration, convert insoluble starches, produce fats and oils and also produce fats, proteins or cellulose for use in the cell wall. |