Photosynthesis Vocabulary

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What are the 3 key ingredients needed for photosynthesis?

Back

Sunlight, water, carbon dioxide.

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Why do producers need humans?

Back

Producers use the carbon dioxide humans make and turn it into oxygen.

Front

What type of energy is changed during photosynthesis?

Back

Light energy is changed into chemical energy.

Front

What are the openings found in the leaves of plants called?

Back

Stomata.

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What do plants need to perform photosynthesis?

Back

Sun's energy.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

The process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

Front

What is chlorophyll?

Back

A green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.

Front

What role do stomata play in photosynthesis?

Back

They allow carbon dioxide to enter and oxygen to exit the plant.

Front

What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose.

Front

What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.