Photosynthesis Vocabulary

a very large molecule made up of smaller molecules such as carbon (C),

oxygen (O), hydrogen (H), etc.

• micro-molecule

• element

• macromolecule

• chemical

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the process in which green plants use sunlight to make food

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chemical in the air made up of one carbon and two oxygen atoms.

• oxygen

• glucose

• water

• carbon dioxide

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Substances needed for a reaction to take place

(written on the left side of the

equation)

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The end result of a reaction (written on the right side of the equation)

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organisms that make their own food

• consumer

• producers

• carnivores

• omnivores

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Challenge: C6H12O6 is the molecular formula for

• Water

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Glucose

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Challenge: Where does photosynthesis occurs in the plant cell?

• cell wall

• nucleus

• vacuole

• chloroplast

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In order for Photosynthesis to occur, you need (the reactants/input):
sunlight, carbon dioxide and _________.

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Take a moment to reflect - Do you feel confident about all that you have learned about photosynthesis?

• Yes - so far super easy!

• Sorta - remembering some terms is hard

• Not really - I am struggling to understand some ideas

• No - I am lost in Biology class

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