Intro to Photosynthesis

Cells in plant roots do not photosynthesise.

Give one reason why.

• They do not have any oxygen

• They do not have any carbon dioxide

• They do not have any light for photoynthesis

• The do not have any glucose for energy

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Algae can photosynthesise.

Complete the word equation for photosynthesis.

water + ______1._________ --------> ________2._______ + oxygen

• 1 Carbon Dioxide

• 1 Glucose

• 2 Carbon Dioxide

• 2 Glucose

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What are the 3 reactants of photosynthesis? The reactants are the things needed for photosynthesis to occur.

• oxygen, glucose, sunlight

• sunlight, oxygen, water

• water, oxygen, carbon dioxide

• carbon dioxide, sunlight, water

What is the tiny openings that let in the carbon dioxide needed for photosynthesis?

• stomata

• xylem

• phloem

• chloroplast

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How does water travel from the roots to the plan leaf? Name the structure that carries water.

• stomata

• phloem

• chloroplast

• xylem

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What are the 2 products of photosynthesis? The products are the things made in the process of photosynthesis.

• water, sunlight

• glucose, carbon dioxide

• oxygen, glucose

• sunlight, oxygen

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How does glucose travel in a producer (plant)? Name the structure.

• xylem

• phloem

• stomata

• chlorophyll

Where does photosynthesis take place?

• The leaves.
• The roots.
• The branches.
• The kitchen.

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Which organelles are found in a plant cell ONLY?

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

• Cell Wall

• Permanent Vacuole

• Cytoplasm

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The ________ contains the DNA and genes. It controls the cell.

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