Photosynthesis 1
What are the inputs of photosynthesis?
Carbon Dioxide, Water
The holes in the bottom of leaves through which gases enter/exit the leaf.
stomata
Why are plants green?
Because they have chlorophyll; so they can photosynthesize
What are the outputs of Photosynthesis?
Glucose and Oxygen
The pigment that captures sunlight for photosynthesis?
chlorophyll
What are the outputs of cellular respiration?
Carbon Dioxide, Water, and useable energy
Where might plants store glucose?
Leaves, stem, fruit, roots
Where does the energy for photosynthesis come from?
sunlight
Where does photosynthesis take place within a leaf?
chloroplasts
What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration
Glucose + Oxygen --> energy + carbon dioxide + water
Which process lets trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
Photosynthesis
What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?
Carbon Dioxide + Water + energy---> Glucose + Oxygen
When does photosynthesis usually occur?
Daytime
Where does the energy in cellular respiration come from?
Glucose
How do photosynthesis and cellular respiration work together?
Photosynthesis: makes glucose
Cellular respiration: uses glucose for energy
Why is photosynthesis so important?
Photosynthesis converts sun energy into food, making energy (glucose) available for plants and animals.
Where does oxygen go after photosynthesis?
It exits the leaf through the stomata
Why is cellular respiration so important?
Cellular respiration allows the plant to break down glucose and covert it to useable energy (to grow, reproduce, repair itself, etc)
Describe one factor that can affect the rate of photosynthesis.
Sunlight, CO2 concentration, water concentration