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
A gas needed for photosynthesis to happen.
carbon dioxide
Photosynthesis occurs in what part of a plant cell?
Chloroplast
Openings in the bottom of the leaf.
stomata
The 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
Photo in photosynthesis means _________.
light
Photosynthesis can be summarized by this word equation?
carbon dioxide + water + sunlight → 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
A product of photosynthesis that is a gas. Humans need it for breathing.
oxygen
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?
To carry out photosynthesis.
The source of energy that allows photosynthesis on Earth to happen.
sun
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