Photosynthesis Basics
An organism that makes its own food.
producer
An end product of photosynthesis that stores energy (It is a food).
glucose
The part of the plant where water is absorbed.
roots
The part of the plant where most photosynthesis happens.
leaf
Photosynthesis occurs in an area of the leaf called_______________
Cholroplast
What is the pigment that gives a plant its green color and absorbs light in the chloroplast?
chlorophyll
What colors are needed most for photosynthesis
red and blue
Photosynthesis occurs in what part of a plant cell?
Chloroplast
Openings in the bottom of the leaf.
stomata
This green pigment in plants.
chlorophyll
What is the first step in photosynthesis?
Absorbing Sunlight.
In addition to sunlight, what else is required for photosynthesis to take place?
carbon dioxide and water
Area of the plant that transports both water and sugars
plant veins (or vascular system)
Photosynthesis can be summarized by this word equation?
carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen
What does plants release during the process of photosynthesis?
Oxygen
______________________ is the proper name of the food that plants produce during photosynthesis.
Glucose
What are the two reactions that make up photosynthesis?
The light reactions and the Calvin cycle
Part of the plant that carries water from the roots to the leaves.
xylem
Part of the plant that carries glucose from the leaves to other parts of the plant.
phloem
All life on Earth depends on _________.
Plants
Why do plants need sunlight?
It provides the energy needed for photosynthesis.
ATP and NADPH
What is the main job of plant leaves?
Make food for the plant
Plants are called ___________________________ because they make their own food.
Producers
Animals that eat other plants or animals are called _______________________.
Consumers