Photosynthesis Flashcards
What are plants able to do?
Plants are living organisms and can carry out all the life processes.
Example sentence: Plants must be eaten to make foods.
What is photosynthesis?
The method plants use to feed themselves by using light, carbon dioxide, and water to produce glucose and oxygen.
Example sentence: Photosynthesis is essential for plant growth and survival.
What is the word equation for photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide + water (reactants) -> glucose + oxygen (products)
Remember: Photosynthesis is summarized by the word equation.
What is the importance of photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis provides food for plants, with energy stored in the food being used for growth and other processes.
Example sentence: The process of photosynthesis is crucial for the survival of plants.
What happens to glucose produced during photosynthesis?
Glucose is usually converted into starch, which is a more stable and usable molecule for food and energy storage.
Example sentence: Starch is a key product of photosynthesis that serves as a storage molecule.
What is biomass?
Biomass is the food stored inside a plant’s body that eventually provides food for many animals.
Example sentence: Biomass is an essential source of food for various organisms in an ecosystem.
How does photosynthesis transfer energy?
Photosynthesis transfers energy needed for essential processes in living organisms.
Example sentence: The energy produced during photosynthesis is vital for sustaining life processes.
