Photosynthesis Flashcards
1
Q
What is photosynthesis?
A
Plants take carbon dioxide from the air. They take up water form the coil and they combine to make glucose,
2
Q
What is a byproduct of photosynthesis?
A
Oxygen
3
Q
Where does the energy come for in photosynthesis?
A
The sun.
4
Q
What uses the energy in photosynthesis?
A
A substance called chlorophyll. It is present in the leaves of green plants.
5
Q
What are chloroplasts?
A
Tiny structures that contain chlorophyll.
6
Q
Where does the water travel in photosynthesis?
A
From the roots, through the stem and into the leaf in a system of vessels.
7
Q
What can glucose be used for?
A
Energy or to make up other substances.
8
Q
To make other substance what does the glucose have to be combined with ?
A
Other chemicals elements such as nitrogen and potassium.
