Photosynthesis

Front

What pigment is responsible for absorbing sunlight in chloroplasts?

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

What term describes an organism that can produce its own food?

Back

Autotroph

Front

What is the chemical formula for glucose, commonly known as sugar?

Back

C6H12O6

Front

What are the small openings on the underside of a leaf that facilitate gas exchange?

Back

Stomata

Front

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

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

Back

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

Front

What are the two main products of photosynthesis?

Back

Glucose and oxygen.

Front

What is the primary source of energy for photosynthesis?

Back

Sunlight.

Front

In which part of the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur?

Back

In the leaves, specifically in the chloroplasts.

Front

What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide (CO2).