Photosynthesis

Front

What are the chemicals on the left side of the photosynthesis equation?

Back

Reactants (CO2, Water, Sunlight)

Front

Where does photosynthesis take place in a plant?

Back

Chloroplast

Front

What is the process called that allows plants to make their own food using sunlight?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What is extra glucose stored as in plants?

Back

Starch

Front

What are the small openings in leaves that allow carbon dioxide in and oxygen out?

Back

Stomata

Front

What is the main product of photosynthesis?

Back

Glucose (food for plants)

Front

What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Front

What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

Back

Oxygen (O2)

Front

What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

Back

It provides the energy needed for the process.

Front

What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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