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| Word equation of photosynthesis |
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| Number of stages and their name |
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| Description of first stage |
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| The light energy from the sun is trapped by chlorophyll in the chloroplasts and is converted into chemical energy in the form of ATP. |
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| Description of second stage |
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| A series of enzyme-controlled reactions which use hydrogen and ATP (produced by the light reactions) with carbon dioxide to produce sugar. |
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| Explain the transfer of energy from the light arriving at the leaf to the formation of sugar. |
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| Light energy is trapped by chlorophyll. |
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| What are the elements found in a carbohydrate? |
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| What are the 3 fates of the glucose produced by photosynthesis? |
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| - used directly in respiration to provide energy for cell processes. |
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| How are factors affecting starch usually investigated? |
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| By testing leaves with starch. |
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| Name of a green pigment found in chloroplasts which captures light energy. |
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| Describe the process of photosynthesis in terms of raw materials and products. |
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| Raw materials: carbon dioxide and water |
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| Explain what is meant by a limiting factor and describe the main limiting factors in the process of photosynthesis. |
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| Something which, when in short supply, will slow down or stop photosynthesis resulting in the decrease of growth. |
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