photosynthesis

• where does photosynthesis take place in?

  Chloroplasts
• what does chlorophyll do?

  absorbs light for photosynthesis
• what is the word equation for photosynthesis?

  Carbon dioxide + water + sunlight -> glucose + oxygen
• whats the equation for photosynthesis?

  6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2
• Photosynthesis is an endothermic reaction as it takes in energy from the environment.
• carbon dioxide diffuses into the leaves through the stomata and the water is taken up by the soil by the roots then transported to the leaves by the xylem.
• what can the glucose made during photosynthesis be used for?

  respiration and to be stored as starch for later.
• what is the molecular formula for glucose?

  C6H12O6
• WHAT MAKES STARCH A USEFUL LONG TERM STORAGE MOLECULE?

  • it is insoluble in water
  • it is compact
  • it can be sleazily broken down when needed.
• One use of glucose s to make amino acids. What else do plants need to make amino acids?

  Nitrate atoms
• what are the main uses of glucose in plants?

  makes cellulose, makes starch and makes amino acids (which are made to make proteins)
• what are the three factors that affect photosynthesis?

  Light, carbon dioxide, and water.