Bioenergetics

What is the word equation for photosynthesis?

Carbon dioxide + water —> glucose + oxygen

What is the balanced symbol equation for photosynthesis?

6CO2 + 6H2O —> C6H12O6 + 6O2

Is photosynthesis an endothermic or an exothermic reaction?

Endothermic

During photosynthesis, light energy is absorbed by ______ in the leaves

Chlorophyll

Where is chlorophyll found?

In the chloroplasts

True or false: any part of the plant that is exposed to light can photosynthesise

True

Carbon dioxide enters the leaves of plants through the _____

Stomata

Which gas is a waste product of photosynthesis?

Oxygen

What process is some of the oxygen produced from photosynthesis used for?

Respiration

Cellulose, starch, lipids and amino acids are all formed from the _____ produced in photosynthesis

Glucose

What is used in plants to build and add strength to cell walls?

Cellulose

In plants, what substances produce proteins?

Amino acids

In plants, what is the name given to the insoluble storage form of a carbohydrate?

Starch

In plants, what is the name of the substances used for storage in seeds?

Lipids

Light intensity, carbon dioxide concentration and temperature are the 3 ____ ____ of photosynthesis

Limiting factors

What happens to the enzymes in plants if they are exposed to too high temperatures?

They are denatured

The glucose produced during respiration can be used to make starch

Which limiting factor of photosynthesis is shown by the graph?

Temperature