Photosynthesis Basics

Front

What do leaves absorb from sunlight?

Back

Energy

Front

What gas do leaves take in from the air?

Back

Carbon dioxide

Front

Where does water enter the plant?

Back

Through the roots

Front

What gas is released into the air by plants?

Back

Oxygen

Front

What is produced when hydrogen combines with carbon dioxide?

Back

Carbohydrates

Front

What are the special parts in leaf cells that help with photosynthesis?

Back

Chloroplasts

Front

What is the process called where plants use sunlight to make food?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What two elements are broken apart in the chloroplasts using sunlight?

Back

Oxygen and hydrogen

Front

What pigment in plants captures sunlight for photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

What is the main product of photosynthesis?

Back

Glucose