Photosynthesis

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Autotroph

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an organism that uses photosynthesis or some other biological process to create its own food

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Carbon Dioxide

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a colorless, odorless gas that is composed of carbon and oxygen. It is absorbed from the air by plants and produced when people and animals breathe out.

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Chlorophyll

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the green substance in plants that is essential to photosynthesis.

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Chloroplast

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the part of a plant cell that contains chlorophyll and in which photosynthesis occurs.

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Convert

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to change from one form to another

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Glucose

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a simple sugar that is found widely in nature and is an important energy source for plants and animals.

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Organelle

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a part of a cell that has a special function, much like an organ.

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Oxygen

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a colorless, odorless, gaseous element that is found in air and water. It is necessary for humans, animals and plants to live.

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Photosynthesis

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the process green plants use to turn water and carbon dioxide into food using energy from sunlight.

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Pigment

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Coloring matter; example The green leaves of plants get their color from this.