Photosynthesis

Front

The main source of energy for all life comes from ____.

Back

the sun

Front

The plants get their nutrients from sugar, called __________.

Back

Glucose

Front

What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

Back

To make food

Front

What organelle does photosynthesis take place in?

Back

chloroplast

Front

If carbon dioxide is completely removed from a plant’s environment, what would you expect to happen to the plant’s production of high-energy sugars?

Back

Sugars will not be produced.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

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

Front

What are the two main products of photosynthesis?

Back

Glucose and oxygen.

Front

What is chlorophyll?

Back

A green pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

Front

What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

Back

It provides the energy needed for the process.

Front

What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

Back

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