Photosynthesis Basics
What is the name of the process plants use to make their own food?
Photosynthesis
Which part of the plant absorbs sunlight?
Leaves
What three things does a plant need for photosynthesis?
Sunlight, carbon dioxide, water
What is the main source of energy for photosynthesis?
Sunlight
True or False: Only trees do photosynthesis.
False — most plants do.
What gas do plants take in for photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide
Which part of the plant takes in water from the soil?
Roots
What are the two products of photosynthesis?
Oxygen and glucose
What type of energy does the sun give off?
Light energy / Solar energy
True or False: Photosynthesis happens in animal cells.
False
What gas do plants take in for photosynthesis?
Oxygen
What green pigment helps plants capture sunlight?
Chlorophyll
Fill in the blank: CO₂ + H₂O + sunlight → ______ + O₂
Glucose / C₆H₁₂O₆
What pigment captures light energy in plants?
Chlorophyll
True or False: Plants make their food using light.
True
What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?
To make food / glucose for the plant
What part of the plant moves water and nutrients from roots to leaves?
Stem
What is the chemical formula for glucose?
C₆H₁₂O₆
Why do leaves look green?
Because chlorophyll reflects green light
True or False: Photosynthesis happens in the roots.
False — in the leaves
Where in the plant cell does photosynthesis happen?
Chloroplast
Which small openings in leaves allow gases to enter and exit?
Stomata
Which product is used for plant energy, and which is released?
Glucose is used, oxygen is released.
Can photosynthesis happen in the dark?
No
True or False: Plants “breathe out” oxygen during photosynthesis.
True