Photosynthesis and Leaf Structure ws

Biology
Unit 5: Photosynthesis & Respiration
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Photosynthesis & Leaf Structure Review Worksheet
1. Write the equation for photosynthesis (try without looking at your notes).
2. What are the reactants in photosynthesis?
3. What are the products in photosynthesis?
4. Which color of light is not used by the plants for photosynthesis? Explain how we know this (evidence).
5. Which color of light is the best for photosynthesis?
6. Complete the following chart on the structure of the leaf. Use your notes to help.
Leaf Layers
Location
Description of Cells
Function
Palisade Mesophyll
Spongy Mesophyll
7. What pigment absorbs the light energy for photosynthesis? Where is this pigment located?
8. What part of the plant is responsible for getting carbon dioxide into the cell from the atmosphere?
9. What controls the opening and closing of stomata?
10. What gas is released from the plant through the stomata?
11. When would stomata be closed? Give two reasons why they close.
12. What adaptive structure do leaves have that helps prevent water loss?
13. Water has many special properties. Explain how cohesion and adhesion are important to plants.