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Tadiwa HIS Science 2
Environment
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the cell wall of the plant made of | cellulose |
| What does the cell wall of a plant act as | it acts as a skeleton for the plant |
| What does cellulose consist of? | it consists of a network of strong microfibrils |
| What are some of the uses of cellulose | cotton & linen paper, explosives & pharmaceuticals and wool. |
| What does photosynthesis mean | photo = Light and synthesis = putting together |
| What is the equation for photosynthesis | Carbon dioxide + water---LIGHT ENERGY---glucose + oxygen |
| What is the use of the stomata | holes in the leaves to allow carbon dioxide in and oxygen out |
| What is the use of the waxy layer on the plant | to stop water being lost from the leaf. |