Unit 3: Lesson 1: Photosynthesis

Front

The process of plants making their own food is called ____________

Back

photosynthesis

Front

This makes a plant green

Back

chlorophyll

Front

The 4 ingredients needed for photosynthesis are: ____________

Back

sunlight, water, carbon dioxide, chlorophyll

Front

Photosynthesis happens inside a plant's ____________

Back

leaf

Front

Tiny tissues in the stem of a plant that act like a taxi and carry nutrients up to the plant's leaves are called ____________

Back

xylem

Front

What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

Back

To convert sunlight into food for the plant.

Front

What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide

Front

What do plants release as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

Back

Oxygen

Front

What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

Back

It provides the energy needed for the process.

Front

What is chlorophyll's function in photosynthesis?

Back

It captures sunlight and helps convert it into energy.