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Photosynthesis (OCR GCSE)

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Carbon dioxideGas used during photosynthesis
OxygenGas produced during photosynthesis
WaterUsed during photosynthesis and obtained from the roots
XylemCarries water to the leaves
ChlorophyllLight absorbing pigment
GlucoseSix carbon sugar made during photosynthesis
SunlightSource of energy for photosynthesis
ChloroplastContains chlorophyll
CuticleTop and bottom surface of leaves
EpidermisTop and bottom layers of cells in a leaf
WaxChemical which makes cuticle waterproof
EvaporationStopped by waxy cuticle
PalisadeCells which are the main site of photosynthesis
SpongyDescription of cells which are surrounded by air spaces
PhotosynthesiseOnly the palisade, spongy and guard cells do this
TransparentProperty of the upper epidermis
StomataPores in a leaf
Guard cellsBend open when turgid (full of water)
UnderneathWhere you find most stomata on a leaf
XylemTransports water and minerals
PhloemTransports sucrose and other organic molecules
SucroseMain sugar found in the phloem
Air spacesHelp diffusion in the spongy layer
AbsorptionHappens to light in a chloroplast
ReflectedHappens to green light on a leaf
Light intensityLimits the rate of photosynthesis when it's warm and there is plenty of carbon dioxide
TemperatureLimits photosynthesis when there is plenty of light and carbon dioxide
EnzymesWork slowly when its cold
Limiting factorName given to something which can slow down the rate of photosynthesis
StorageWhat starch is used for
RespirationProcess which converts glucose and oxygen to carbon dioxide and water
SupportWhat cell walls are for
CelluloseUsed to make cell walls
NitrogenElement in all proteins which is not in sugars
ProteinIf a plant has nitrates it can combine them with sugar to make this molecule
PhosphorusElement needed to make DNA as well as C, H, O and N
MagnesiumMetal atom at the centre of a chlorophyll molecule
EthanolChemical used in experiments to remove the green colour from leaves
IodineChemical used to test for starch
BubblesWhat you count to see how fast a pond plant photosynthesises



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