Plant Structure And Photosynthesis Flashcards
What are the three tissues found in plant leaves?
- mesophyll tissue
- xylem and phloem
- epidermal tissue
What function does mesophyll tissue do within a leaf?
Where most of the photosynthesis in the plant occurs
What function do xylem and phloem do within a leaf?
They transport water, mineral ions and sucrose around the plant
What function does epidermal tissue do within a leaf?
Covers the whole plant
What is the equation for photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide+water -(sunlight+chlorophyll)>glucose+oxygen
What is photosynthesis?
The process which plants use to produce food in the form of glucose
Where does photosynthesis occur?
Inside the chloroplasts
What is the green substance in chloroplasts called?
Chlorophyll
What is the job of chlorophyll during the process of photosynthesis?
To absorb sunlight and use the light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose
What is the by-product of photosynthesis?
Oxygen
In green plants, what organ does photosynthesis occur in?
The leaves
What are the four raw materials needed for photosynthesis?
- sunlight
- chlorophyll
- water
- carbon dioxide
What function does sunlight perform during photosynthesis?
Provides energy for the process
How does water reach the cell for photosynthesis?
Via xylem
How does carbon dioxide get into the leaf?
Diffusion
