Photosynthesis

Front

What two materials are needed for photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide and water.

Front

What does a plant release into the air?

Back

Plants release oxygen into the air.

Front

What is an AUTOTROPH?

Back

An organism that produces its own food, such as an appletree.

Front

What happens to a plant's production of high-energy sugars if carbon dioxide is removed?

Back

Sugars will not be produced.

Front

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

Back

Chloroplast.

Front

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

Back

Photosynthesis.

Front

What pigment is primarily responsible for capturing light energy in plants?

Back

Chlorophyll.

Front

What are the main products of photosynthesis?

Back

Glucose and oxygen.

Front

What is the role of water in photosynthesis?

Back

Water is a reactant that provides electrons and protons.

Front

How does carbon dioxide enter the plant?

Back

Through small openings called stomata.