Write a word and a symbol equation for photosynthesis.
6CO2+6H2O=C6H12O6+6O2
Carbon Dioxide+Water+Light=Glucose+Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide+Water+Light=Glucose+Oxygen
Identify the gas removed from the atmosphere by photosynthesising organisms.
Carbon Dioxide
How is glucose stored in leaves?
Some glucose is used for respiration, while some is converted into insoluble starch for storage. The stored starch can later be turned back into glucose and used in respiration.
What is chlorophyll? Where is it found in plants?
Chlorophyll is a green pigment often described as the 'green blood' of plants. Chlorophyll is used to contain energy from the sun. Chlorophyll is useful of the removal of certain heavy materials from our bodies. Chlorophyll is stored in the cytoplasm of the plant cells.
What is the repiration process? What is the equation?
Respiration is when organisms exchange unwanted gases for wanted and useful gases. In animals, respiration is the process by which carbon dixoide is relased from the body and oxygen is taken in and transported to the tissue cells. The word equation is this: Glucose -> carbon dioxide + ethanol + energy (this is also known as fermentation)
What happens to the chemical energy released during cellular respiration?
Energy is burned or is used up during this process. During cellular respiration, molecules of glucose are broken down in order to convert the stored
energy into a usable form of energy.
energy into a usable form of energy.
Predict the impact of the following on the rate of photosynthesis:
An increase in light intensity (brighter light)
An increase in carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere.
Where in the world would you expect plants to grow fastest? Justify your answer.
The rainforest is most likely to grow plants the fastest as its climate is sunny, humid and there is rainfall.