Photosynthesis (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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Definition of photosynthesis
Definition of photosynthesis
How plants make their own food
Where photosynthesis occurs in plant cells
Where photosynthesis occurs in plant cells
Chloroplasts
Type of reaction photosynthesis is
Type of reaction photosynthesis is
Endothermic
Word equation for photosynthesis
Word equation for photosynthesis
carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen
Symbol equation for photosynthesis
Symbol equation for photosynthesis
4 factors affecting photosynthesis rate
4 factors affecting photosynthesis rate
Temp, CO₂ conc, light intensity, chlorophyll amt
Effect of too high temp on photosynthesis enzymes
Effect of too high temp on photosynthesis enzymes
Enzymes get damaged (denatured)
Colour of leaf with starch when iodine added
Colour of leaf with starch when iodine added
Blue-black
Why only green parts of variegated leaf test positive for starch
Why only green parts of variegated leaf test positive for starch
Only green parts have chlorophyll to do photosynthesis
5 uses of glucose by plants
5 uses of glucose by plants
Respiration, starch, fats/oils, cellulose, amino acids