Photosynthesis

Definition of heterotroph:

An organism that cannot make its own food.

Definition of autotroph:

An organism that makes is own food.

Why do both plants and animals need glucose?

Both plants and animals need glucose because they make ATP energy, and taht is critical for cells to create themselves.

Identify the plant cell organelle in which photosynthesis takes place.

Chloroplast

Definition of pigments:

Colored chemical compounds that absorb light.

Plants use photosynthesis to make ____ for the plant

Food

Definition of chloroplasts:

Green organelles inside plant cells. THey give plants their green color.

Why is photosynthesis also important for people and animals?

Photosynthesis is important for people and animals because we need oxygen to breath.

What are pigments?

Pigments are colored compounds that capture light energy.

Why are plants green?

Plants are green because chlorophyll is very good at absorbing blue or red lights/colors.

What do plants need in order to perform photosynthesis?

Plants need light, caron dioxide and water to perform photosynthesis.

Definition of stomata:

Small openings on the ndersides of the leaves.

What is the difference between an autotroph and a heterotroph?

The difference between an autotroph and a heterotroph is that an autotroph can make its own food and a heterotroph cannot.

Definition of chlorophyll:

The main pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants is chlorophyll.

What pigments do plants have that help them absorb light energy?

The pigment that plants have that help them absorb is chlorophyll.

What happens to the oxygen that is produced as a result of photosynthesis?

The plant does not need oxygen so it is released into the air.

What are the three reactants needed for photosynthesis?

The three reactants needed for photosynthesis are: carbon dioxide, water and light energy.

What are the two products of photosynthesis?

The two products of photosynthesis are oxygen and glucose.

How is the plant able to obtain each ingredient?

Throgh the roots, pores, or holes in the leaves.

Definition of photosynthesis:

Using light to make food.