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conditions for the maintenance and growth of a plant - Coggle Diagram
conditions for the maintenance and growth of a plant
what is the role of light
converted into
chemical energy
photolysis of water
H2+02
how is light taken in by plants?
chlorophyll absorbs light in chloroplast
present in the leaves
Under what conditions can light energy be converted into chemical energy?
presence of sunlight
presence of carbon dioxide
presence of water
What are the carbohydrates present in plants?
glucose
sucrose
starch
How is chemical energy used?
Active transport (transport against the concentration gradient)
photosynthesis
where are the different carbohydrates found?
Starch found in storage organs
potatoes
wheat
cassava
leaves (as glucose)
phloem (as sucrose)
what is chemical energy stored as?
starch
What are the variables that affect growth of plants?
temperature (for suitable
water
light intensity (for photosynthesis)
nutrients
how to maintain conditions for smooth plant growth
water plants regularly
fertilisers for sufficient nutrients
maintain temperature in greenhouse
light source at night to allow photosynthesis to take place