Photosynthesis Flashcards
1
Q
What are three things that make Photosynthesis important?
A
- Makes organic molecules out of inorganic materials
- It begins most food chains. All life is supported by this process
- It creates oxygen gas
2
Q
What does photosynthesis mean?
A
Putting together with light
3
Q
What is glucose?
A
Energy/food for a plant, what they use for growing
4
Q
What is an Autotroph?
A
An organism that creates its own glucose (i.e. plants)
5
Q
What is a Heterotroph?
A
An organism that needs to consume glucose. (Can’t produce their own)
6
Q
What are the reactants of photosynthesis?
A
Water (H2O) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
7
Q
What are the products of Photosynthesis?
A
Oxygen gas (O2) and Glucose (C6H12O6)
8
Q
What does glucose create?
A
Sugars
9
Q
Why are leaves green?
A
Because they have Chloroplyll
10
Q
What do Chloroplasts make?
A
Oxygen
