Flashcard - LO#2 (Plants and Photosynthesis)

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Where does Photosynthesis take place in a plant cell?

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Chloroplast

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What is a function of the roots?

Back

Absorbs water and mineral salts from the soil.

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What is the loss of water in plants called?

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Transpiration

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Identify this molecule: C6H12O6

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Glucose

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What are the two products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis.

Front

What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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It provides the energy needed for the process.

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To produce glucose for energy.