Photosynthesis

Front

What gas do plants give off that animals need to take in?

Back

Oxygen

Front

What gas do animals give off that plants need to take in?

Back

Carbon Dioxide

Front

What pigment in plants absorbs red and blue light?

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

What are the three main components needed for photosynthesis?

Back

Light, Carbon Dioxide, and Water

Front

What happens to the atoms in water and carbon dioxide during photosynthesis?

Back

They rearrange to form oxygen and glucose.

Front

Which organisms are capable of performing photosynthesis?

Back

Only Autotrophs

Front

What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis?

Back

To convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

Front

What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

Back

6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

Front

What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

Back

It provides the energy needed for the process.

Front

What is the byproduct of photosynthesis that is essential for animal life?

Back

Oxygen