Flashcard - LO#2 (Plants and Photosynthesis)

Front

The pigment in green plants that captures the energy in sunlight is called __________

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

What are the two products of photosynthesis?

Back

Glucose and Oxygen

Front

What are the small openings on the underside of a leaf through which oxygen and carbon dioxide can move called?

Back

Stomata

Front

What is the purpose of Photosynthesis?

Back

To create glucose

Front

The loss of water in plants is called?

Back

Transpiration

Front

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Front

What is the main sugar produced during photosynthesis?

Back

Glucose

Front

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

Back

To absorb light energy for the process of photosynthesis

Front

What is the byproduct of photosynthesis that is essential for human life?

Back

Oxygen