Photosynthesis Answers
1. Fill in the blanks for the photosynthesis equation:
Carbon dioxide + Water ---light energy---> Glucose + Oxygen
2. What carries water through a plant to the leaves?
The xylem vessel
3. True or false? The phloem transports food (sucrose) to the roots only
False, the phloem transports food (sucrose) to all parts of the plant
4. State a limiting factor for photosynthesis
Light intensity, oxygen concentration, carbon dioxide concentration, temperature
5. True or false? Starch absorbs the light energy required for photosynthesis
False, chlorophyll absorbs the light energy for photosynthesis
6. State the reactants in photosynthesis
Water + carbon dioxide
7. State the products of photosynthesis
Glucose + oxygen
8. True or false? The majority of stomata are located on the top side of the leaf
False, the majority of stomata is on the underside of the leaf
9. What is the function of the stomata?
The stomata allow for gas exchange
10. A plant that grows in a shady area is likely to have adapted to have:
A - Leaves with a large surface area