Photosynthesis

    Cards (10)

    • What is the word equation for photosynthesis?
      Water + Carbon Dioxide -> Glucose + Oxygen
    • Where in the plant does photosynthesis take place?

      Chloroplasts
    • What role do chloroplasts play in photosynthesis?

      Contains chlorophyll, which traps light
    • What are the four factors that affect photosynthesi?
      • light intensity
      • amount of chlorophyll
      • concentration of carbon dioxide
      • temperature
    • How does temperature affect the rate of photosynthesis?

      Increases it until the enzymes denature
    • How can you measure the rate of photosynthesis in a lab?

      Keep plant in a test tube, which is connected to a gas syringe and measure the oxygen produced
    • What is the dependent variable in a photosynthesis experiment?

      Amount of oxygen produced
    • What is the independent variable in a photosynthesis experiment?

      a limiting factor
    • What colour of light is absorbed most by chlorophyll?

      Green
    • Explain the effect of blue light on photosynthesis
      The plant absorbs less light, therefore the rate of photosynthesis decreases
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