Photosynthesis
The chemical formula for carbon dioxide is CO₂. Based on what you just read about chemical elements and their symbols, what elements do you think make up carbon dioxide?
Carbon and oxygen
The chemical formula for glucose is C₆H₁₂O₆. Based on what you know about chemical elements and their symbols, what elements do you think make up glucose?
Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
According to the diagram, what absorbs the light energy for photosynthesis?
Chlorophyll
According to the diagram, where does the plant get the energy that powers photosynthesis?
From sunlight
What are the products of photosynthesis?
Glucose and oxygen
Which of the sentences below best describe the process of photosynthesis?
In photosynthesis, plants use light energy to transform water and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen.
Which of the following organisms are producers?
Oak tree,peanut,rosemary
Here's a list of producers. How many are plants?
Oat,fern,dandelion,moss
The chemical formula for glucose is C₆H₁₂O₆. Based on what you know about chemical formulas, which is the correct model for C₆H₁₂O₆?
There are 6 atoms of carbon, 12 atoms of hydrogen, and 6 atoms of oxygen in glucose, or C₆H₁₂O₆. Notice how carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen are in a 1:2:1 ratio.
According to the diagram, how does the plant absorb carbon dioxide?
Through the leaves
Plants need water, carbon dioxide, and light for photosynthesis. According to the diagram, how does the plant absorb water for photosynthesis?
Through the roots
Look at the diagram. What are the ingredients of photosynthesis?
Water and carbon dioxide
Choose "Yes" if the ingredient comes from an organism that is a producer or "No" if it doesn't (ie. comes from a consumer).
Wheat bread,Lettuce,Tomato,Mustard
Omnivores
eat both plants and animals
Herbivores
eat plants
The chemical formula for carbon dioxide is CO₂. Based on what you know about chemical formulas, which is the correct model for CO₂?
oCo
Phototrophs
obtain energy from light
Carnivores
only eat meat; in other words, they only eat other consumers.