Reaction
The process that allows plants to produce their own food
Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis occurs in this organelle of plant cells
Where do the hydrogen atoms from water end up at the end of the reaction?
GLUCOSE
So the water can be used for photosynthesis
What color is chlorophyll?
GREEN
The reactants of photosynthesis
CO2, H20, and sunlight
These structures absorb water
Roots
Where do the carbon atoms from CO2 end up in the reaction?
GLUCOSE
Why are leaves large, flat, and found at the top of organisms?
To capture the most sunlight
This is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis
Chlorophyll
The products of photosynthesis
Glucose and O2
These structures absorb sunlight
Leaves
True or False: The amount of atoms at the start of photosynthesis are the same as at the end of the reaction
TRUE
What happens to stomata at night? Why?
They close to prevent water loss
As CO2 DECREASES, what happens to the rate of photosynthesis?
DECREASES
What energy allows photosynthesis to occur?
Light Energy
These structures allow for gas exchange AND prevent water loss
stomates/stomata
Where do the oxygen atoms originate from that are released during photosynthesis?
CO2 and H20
Why is photosynthesis important to other organisms such as cows?
Provides oxygen to breathe and glucose to eat
As light intensity INCREASES, what happens to the rate of photosynthesis?
INCREASES
Write the entire photosynthesis reaction
carbon dioxide, water, sunlight creates glucose and oxygen
These structures TRANSPORT water and nutrients throughout the plant
What elements/atoms are used to create glucose (carbohydrate)
CHO
Why is photosynthesis important to plants?
Provides food (glucose) which is a source of energy
Another name for organisms that make their own food (The answer is not plants)
Autotrophs