Flashcard - Plant Growth in a System

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What is the purpose of iodine in plant biology?

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Iodine is used to test for the presence of starch in plants.

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What does it mean for energy in a closed system?

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Energy in a closed system is conserved, meaning it cannot be created or destroyed.

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What process releases energy stored in glucose?

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The energy stored in glucose during photosynthesis is released during cellular respiration.

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Which gas is a reactant in photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide is a reactant in the process of photosynthesis.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are oxygen and glucose.

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Define photosynthesis.

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs sunlight, allowing plants to convert light energy into chemical energy.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the significance of glucose in plants?

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Glucose serves as an energy source for plants and is a building block for growth.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used in cellular respiration to release energy.