Photosyntheis & Respiration

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What is Photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What are Autotrophs?

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, such as plants and some bacteria.

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What are Heterotrophs?

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Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms for energy, such as animals and fungi.

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What is the role of Stomata in plants?

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Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange, enabling the intake of carbon dioxide and the release of oxygen.

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What is Chlorophyll?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

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What is the process of Respiration?

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Respiration is the biochemical process in which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is Fermentation?

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Fermentation is an anaerobic process that allows organisms to produce energy without oxygen, often resulting in byproducts like alcohol or lactic acid.

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What is Glucose?

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Glucose is a simple sugar produced by plants during photosynthesis, serving as a primary energy source for cells.

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What is the chemical formula for Glucose?

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C6H12O6

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What is the significance of Oxygen in Photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is a byproduct of photosynthesis, released into the atmosphere, and is essential for the respiration of most living organisms.