Photosynthesis

Front

What is the ultimate ORIGINAL source of energy for living things?

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The Sun.

Front

What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll.

Front

Which organelle is responsible for making food (Glucose) using sunlight?

Back

Chloroplast.

Front

What is glucose classified as?

Back

Glucose is a carbohydrate.

Front

Why do leaves appear green?

Back

Leaves look green because they contain a molecule named chlorophyll.

Front

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

Back

Photosynthesis.

Front

What are the two main products of photosynthesis?

Back

Glucose and oxygen.

Front

What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for the photosynthesis process.

Front

What are the reactants needed for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

Front

In which part of the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur?

Back

In the leaves, specifically in the chloroplasts.