Photosynthesis Flashcards
What is photosynthesis?
The process by which green plants make food.
How do green plants make food?
When they absorb energy from sunlight.
What are the products of photosynthesis?
Glucose + oxygen
What are the reactants needed for photosynthesis?
Water + carbon dioxide
Which structure in a cell performs photosynthesis?
Chloroplasts.
What is an adaptations of plants to help photosynthesis?
Plants leaves have adapted to have a large surface area to catch more sunlight.
What is interdependence?
When animals and plants rely on each other for survival.
What do plants provide animals with (interdependence)?
Food (glucose) + oxygen
What do animals give plants (interdependence)?
Carbon dioxide
How is photosynthesis different to respiration?
Photosynthesis is how plants gain energy through sunlight, carbon dioxide and water whereas respiration releases energy.
