Photosynthesis

Front

What is the ultimate ORIGINAL source of energy for living things?

Back

Sun

Front

Which organelle is responsible for making food (Glucose) using sunlight?

Back

Chloroplast

Front

What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

What is the correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

Back

light + carbon dioxide + water --> glucose + oxygen

Front

The ____________ is the most photosynthetic part of a plant.

Back

leaf

Front

What process do plants use to convert sunlight into chemical energy?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What are the two main products of photosynthesis?

Back

Glucose and oxygen

Front

What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

Back

It absorbs sunlight and converts it into chemical energy.

Front

In which part of the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur?

Back

In the leaves, specifically in the chloroplasts.

Front

What are the raw materials needed for photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight.