Is photosynthesis an exothermic or endothermic reaction
Endothermic
Complete the equation Carbon dioxide + ________ → oxygen +__________
water , glucose
Write out the balanced symbol equation for photosynthesis
6CO2 + 6H2O → 6O2 + C6H12O6
Where is carbon dioxide taken from
The air
What is water transported through
The xylem
What type of energy does a plant use in photosynthesis
Sunlight
What releases oxygen back to the air
The stomata
Which part of the plant absorbs the energy needed for photosynthesis
The chlorophyll
Name 5 uses for glucose
Respiration, insoluble starch, fat or oil, cellulose, amino acids
What are the three main factors needed for photosynthesis to occur
Carbon dioxide, temperature, light intensity
What happens if it is too hot
The enzymes denature
Why should an LED lamp be used
It produces less heat
What is an independent variable
The thing you change
What is a dependant variable
The thing that’s measured
What’s the control variable
The things you keep the same
What are the two ways to measure the volume of gas produced
Collect it in a gas syringe or count the bubbles