The equation below represents photosynthesis.
Water + X ⟶ Y + Oxygen
(i) Name the gas X.
(ii) Name substance Y.
(iii) What is the main source of energy for photosy... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:The equation below represents photosynthesis - Leaving Cert Biology - Question 27 - 2018
Step 1
Name the gas X.
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The gas X is Carbon dioxide.
Step 2
Name substance Y.
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Substance Y is Glucose.
Step 3
What is the main source of energy for photosynthesis?
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The main source of energy for photosynthesis is Light.
Step 4
What colour is chlorophyll?
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Chlorophyll is Green.
Step 5
What happens to the oxygen that is formed in photosynthesis?
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The oxygen formed in photosynthesis is either respired or it enters the atmosphere.
Step 6
Name two environmental factors that may affect the rate of photosynthesis.
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Two environmental factors that may affect the rate of photosynthesis are Temperature and Wind speed.
Step 7
Through which part of the plant does gas X enter?
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Gas X enters the plant through the Stomata.
Step 8
Name the process by which water enters the plant.
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The process by which water enters the plant is Osmosis.
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