Photosynthesis Flashcard

Front

Photosynthesizing organisms use __________ to produce glucose.

Back

radiant energy

Front

_______ ________ from the air enters the plant through the leaves.

Back

Carbon Dioxide

Front

All organisms need glucose, or a source of __________, to carry out basic life functions.

Back

food

Front

Who was one of the first scientists to observe a product of photosynthesis through an experiment?

Back

Joseph Priestley

Front

The __________ is the source of energy used in photosynthesis.

Back

sun

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

Front

What is the main product of photosynthesis?

Back

Glucose.

Front

What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon Dioxide.

Front

What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

Back

Oxygen.

Front

What pigment is essential for photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll.