Energy in Living Systems - Review

Front

What do plants give off in the process of photosynthesis?

Back

Oxygen

Front

Which statement about photosynthesis is correct?

Back

Plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis from sunlight.

Front

Which is not a REACTANT needed for producing food in a green plant?

Back

Oxygen

Front

This chemical substance in the leaf is responsible for absorbing the sun's energy and also reflects green light waves.

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

An organism that consumes primarily meat is called a ___________.

Back

carnivore

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

Front

What are the main reactants of photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide and water.

Front

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and converts it into chemical energy.

Front

What do herbivores primarily eat?

Back

Plants.

Front

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

Back

Photosynthesis.