photosynthesis

• Where does photosynthesis occur?

  Chloroplasts in the leaves
• What is the name of the green pigment in the leaves?

  Chlorophyll
• What type of reaction is photosynthesis?

  Endothermic
• What type of energy is used in photosynthesis?

  Light energy
• What is the word equation for photosynthesis?

  Carbon dioxide + water -> glucose + oxygen
• What is the balanced symbol equation for photosynthesis?

  $6CO_2 +$$6H_2O -> C_6H_{12}O_6 +$$6O_2$
• Define the term limiting factor.

  Anything limiting a reaction when in short supply
• Give the limiting factors of photosynthesis.

  Temperature, carbon dioxide concentration, light intensity, chlorophyll
• Describe how light intensity affects the rate of photosynthesis.

  Rate increases until another factor becomes limiting
• Describe how carbon dioxide concentration affects the rate of photosynthesis.

  Rate increases until another factor becomes limiting
• Describe how temperature affects the rate of photosynthesis.

  Rate increases until enzymes denature, then decreases
• Give the equation for the inverse square law for light intensity.

  Light intensity = 1 / (distance)^2
• Why are limiting factors important in the economics of growing plants in greenhouses?

  To maximize photosynthesis for profit
• How do plants use the glucose produced in photosynthesis?

  Respiration, storage as starch, produce fats/oils
• Plants convert glucose into what insoluble storage carbohydrate?

  Starch
• Plants produce what for storage, other than starch?

  Fats or oils
• What do plants produce to strengthen the cell wall?

  Cellulose
• What do plants produce for protein synthesis?

  Amino acids