Photosynthesis
What process do plants use to make their food?
photosynthesis
What is an autotroph?
an organism that can make its own food
What is chlorophyll?
the green pigment found in plants
Where does grass get its energy?
the sun
What are the products of photosynthesis?
glucose and oxygen
What is produced as a result of photosynthesis?
glucose and oxygen
Give an example of a heterotroph.
any animal
Where is chlorophyll found within a plant cell?
chloroplasts
Where do zebras get their energy?
a. cheetahs
b. grass
c. insects
grass
Identify one reactant in the photosynthesis equation.
carbon dioxide or water
Which part of the plant is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?
leaves
Can autotrophs survive without heterotrophs? Explain.
No, they cannot because they rely on carbon dioxide produced by heterotrophs
What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?
capturing light energy
Where do cheetahs get their energy?
a. Grass
b. Fruit
c. Zebras
zebras
What is the chemical equation for Carbon Dioxide?
CO2
Name the three main components (reactants) required for photosynthesis.
light energy, carbon dioxide, and water
Can heterotrophs survive without autotrophs? Explain.
No, they cannot because they need autotrophs for food.
If chlorophyll was no longer produced, what would happen to plants and animals?
Everything will die :(
Why is energy important for all living organisms?
Because it is necessary for them to survive
What is the chemical formula for glucose?
C6H12O6
Describe the overall purpose of photosynthesis for plants.
to convert light energy into chemical energy (food)
Explain how autotrophs and heterotrophs rely on each other.
Autotrophs need heterotrophs for carbon dioxide, and heterotrophs need autotrophs for food.
Explain the relationship between chlorophyll and the color of leaves.
Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in chloroplasts of plant cells so the leaves are green.
How do energy needs differ between autotrophs and heterotrophs?
Autotrophs make their own energy, while heterotrophs consume other organisms for energy.
What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis
6CO2 + 6H2O + sunlight → C6H12O6 + 6O2