Photosynthesis Terminology

3. Used to transport water through plants from the roots in transpiration.
4. Prevents damage of chlorophyll.
6. Used to transport sugars and food nutrients in translocation.
8. Factor which is the least available to the plant, limiting the rate of photosynthesis.
10. when it increases, the rate of photosynthesis increases.
12. Found in the chloroplast and contains photosynthetic pigments.
13. Clear waxy layer that surrounds the leaf.
14. Forms the plants transport system.

1. Absorbs red/blue light, but reflects green light, making the leaf green.
2. Where photosynthesis occurs.
5. Allows carbon dioxide in and water vapour and oxygen out through diffusion.
7. Prevents pathogens from entering and harming the organism.
9. Hydrogen carrier.
11. Controls opening and closing of stomata to limit water loss from the plant.