Photosynthesis 1
How many phases/stages does photosynthesis have
What is Two?
Which mineral is needed for DNA?
Phophorus or Magnesium
Which structures are found in the Vein of the plant?
Xylem and Pholem
Why are leaves board?
Provides a large surface area for absorption of sunlight and CO2
what is the compensation point meaning?
Where respiration and photosynthesis is equal
Which mineral makes protein?
Nitrates
What strucutre opens and closes the Stomata?
Guard cells
Why are leaves thin?
Allows sunlight and CO2 to reach all cells quickly
What happens to Hydrogen in the second stage of photosynthesis?
It binds with Carbon dixoide
Which mineral to make ATP, some protein, root growth?
Phosporus
Name two structures that make up the Mesophyll?
Palisade and Spongy
Why do leaves have a waxy cuticle?
Prevents excess water lost
the source of nearly all energy in food produced on earth is....
What is sunlight
This stucture protects the leaf against damage
Epidermis
What is the function of the Xyle and Pholem?
Transport water and minerals, Transport dissolved sugars (translocation)
Define the term limiting factor
Any factor that affects the rate of a reaction, ie. photosynthesis
what molecules first to split?
Water (H & O)
Why are plants are autotrophs?
Because they make their own food
Why is the waxy cuticle function of preventing excessive water lost?
Makes more water available for photosynthesis