Photosynthesis Basics
What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide
What part of the plant absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis?
Leaves
What is the process by which plants use light to make food?
Photosynthesis
What are the three main ingredients needed for photosynthesis?
Sunlight, water, carbon dioxide
What is the name of the organelle in a plant’s leaves where photosynthesis takes place?
Chloroplasts
What kind of energy does a plant collect from the Sun?
Light energy
What is the sugar produced by plants during photosynthesis called?
Glucose
What is the term for the tiny openings on a plant’s leaves that allow gases to enter and exit?
Stomata
What is the term for the amount of time a plant is receiving light?
Duration
What kind of energy does a plant store in the form of sugar?
Chemical energy
What are two gases that pass through the leaves during photosynthesis?
Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
What term describes the brightness of light?
Intensity