Photosynthesis 1
Name an organism that DOES photosynthesis
a plant or tree
True or False
Both plants and animals do photosynthesis.
FALSE
A molecule made from hydrogen and oxygen.
water
What is absorbed by the leaves?
Carbon Dioxide and Light
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Water (H2O)
Matter
The process that uses energy from the sun to make food from water and carbon dioxide.
photosynthesis
Photosynthesis NEEDS these three things to work.
sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water
O2 represents
oxygen
What do the leaves release?
water vapor and oxygen
Oxygen (O2)
Matter
What is the type of energy used in photosynthesis?
Light energy or sunlight
What do plants MAKE during photosynthesis?
Glucose (Sugar)
Where do plants get the oxygen they need for photosynthesis
Carbon Dioxide and Water
The tiny pores in the bottom of leaves that take in carbon dioxide from the air.
stomata
Sunlight/Light
Energy
How does carbon get into the plant?
roots and leaves
We refer to carbon dioxide, water, and sun energy as ________________ in the equation for photosynthesis
reactants/inputs
Where do plants gets the "parts" of their food molecules from?
Water, Air and Light
Where is chlorophyll found?
chloroplast
Glucose (C6H12O6)
Both
Chlorophyll helps plants gather
sunlight
Glucose and Oxygen are referred to as the ______________ in the equation for photosynthesis.
products/outputs
This process of carbon dioxide moving through the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere and hydrosphere
Carbon cycle
Photosynthesis takes place in this part of plant cells.
chloroplast
The ______________ tell you how much energy is in the food
calories