Photosynthesis, Respiration and transpiration

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Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis

• In this slide write a description of what you think photosynthesis is based on the diagram and the equation.

Respiration

Respiration• Respiration is the opposite of photosynthesis. It consumes oxygen (oxidation

of sugars) and releases carbon dioxide (CO2) and water.• Respiration is common to all living organisms, whether plants, animals or

micro-organisms. Respiration enables both autotrophs and heterotrophs to obtain energy from carbohydrates. This energy is necessary for growth, movement and all vital functions.

• The following are a number of factors that affect respiration in plants:• temperature: respiration falls to a minimum at temperatures below 0°C, and

is at a maximum at 45-50°C; • the plant's developmental stage : respiration increases during the flowering

stage of trees; • the type of plant: respiration is less significant in woody than herbaceous

plants. • Plants respire both during the day and at night. However, photosynthesis

Respiration

Respiration

• Based on the definition, diagram and equation include your definition of cellular respiration

Transpiration

Transpiration

• Transpiration is when water travels through a plant. The water moves up the plant from the roots to the underneath of the leaves. Here, the water is turned into vapor and is released by the plant. This process can not be seen by the human eye because the water does not sit on the leaf when it is released. As soon as transpiration takes place, the water evaporates. Over ten percent of the Earth's moisture is caused by transpiration of plants.

Transpiration

• Define in your own words transpiration

Final slide

• Explain how your plant would be effected by photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration