Flashcard 3: Photosynthesis Labs

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What is the purpose of using dish soap in the spinach lab?

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To remove the waxy outer layer of the leaf.

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When would you expect to find the most OPEN stomata?

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In the morning, when temperatures are lower.

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What is the purpose of using a syringe in the spinach lab?

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To remove the air from the leaf.

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What gas is found in the tiny bubbles that cause the leaf disks to float?

Back

Oxygen.

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What is the purpose of using baking soda in the spinach lab?

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To provide a source of carbon dioxide.

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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What are stomata?

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Small openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for the photosynthesis process.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the significance of oxygen produced during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is released as a byproduct and is essential for the respiration of most living organisms.