5 Questions
Where does photosynthesis primarily occur in plants?
Leaves
What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
Trapping sunlight energy
What is the main source of nutrition for plants?
Glucose
What gas do plants release as a byproduct of photosynthesis?
Oxygen
Which tissue transports water from roots to leaves in plants?
Xylem tissue
Study Notes
- Plants make their own food through photosynthesis, where they use sunlight to produce glucose, their main source of nutrition for growth and function.
- Roots of plants absorb water from the soil, which travels through xylem tissue to the leaves, while leaves take in carbon dioxide from the air through stomata.
- Photosynthesis occurs in cells like Palisade and spongy cells in the leaves, which contain chloroplasts with chlorophyll, the green pigment that traps sunlight energy for chemical energy.
- Chlorophyll splits water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen atoms, using the chemical energy to create glucose from hydrogen and carbon dioxide, providing food for the plant's growth.
- Plants release oxygen as a byproduct of photosynthesis, which is essential for humans as we inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide, showing the important partnership between plants and humans.
Learn about how plants make their own food through the process of photosynthesis, using sunlight to produce glucose. Explore how roots absorb water, leaves take in carbon dioxide, and chloroplasts in cells use chlorophyll to convert energy into food for plant growth.
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