Plants Flashcards
How do plants make their food?
By using photosynthesis.
What things do plants need for photosynthesis?
carbon dioxide
water
light
What are the things plants make by photosynthesis?
glucose
oxygen
What is the word equation for photosynthesis?
carbon dioxide + water > glucose + oxygen
Where does photosynthesis take place?
It takes place inside plant cells called chloroplasts.
What do chloroplasts contain?
They contain a green substance called chlorophyll.
Where do plants get carbon dioxide from?
Plants get carbon dioxide from the air through their leaves.
Where do plants get their water from?
Plants get water from the ground through their roots.
Where is the oxygen produced released into?
The oxygen produced is released into the air.
What other substances can the glucose be turned into?
Substances include starch and plant oils.
What is adapted to carry out photosynthesis?
A leaf is a plant organ adapted to carry out photosynthesis.
What is diffusion?
Diffusion is the movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
