Chapter 2 Flashcard Review (Myers)

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What is the location inside of a plant cell where the process of photosynthesis occurs?

Back

Chloroplasts

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What is the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration called?

Back

Diffusion

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Water, carbon dioxide, light energy

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What is osmosis?

Back

The movement of water across a membrane.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose

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What is the function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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Define diffusion in biological terms.

Back

Diffusion is the passive movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

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What role do stomata play in photosynthesis?

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Stomata are openings on the leaf surface that allow for gas exchange, including the intake of carbon dioxide and the release of oxygen.

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What is the difference between active transport and passive transport?

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Active transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient, while passive transport does not.

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Explain the process of osmosis in cells.

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Osmosis is the movement of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.