Photosynthesis Raw Materials Flashcards

Raw Materials for Photosynthesis

• Key raw materials needed are carbon dioxide, water, light energy, and chlorophyll.
• Carbon Dioxide: Acquired from the atmosphere, essential for the photosynthetic process.

Products of Photosynthesis

• Photosynthesis releases oxygen and glucose as byproducts.
• Oxygen: Vital for aerobic respiration in living organisms.
• Glucose: Used as an energy source and building block for growth in plants.

Carbon Dioxide Acquisition

• Carbon dioxide enters through stomata, small openings on leaf surfaces.
• It diffuses from the air into the spongy mesophyll layer of a leaf.
• The spongy mesophyll has air gaps allowing for easier movement of gases.
• Carbon dioxide rises within the leaf to densely packed chloroplast layers, where most photosynthesis happens.
• Chloroplasts: Contain chlorophyll, which absorbs light energy, driving the photosynthetic reaction.

Test your knowledge on the essential raw materials required for photosynthesis with this flashcard quiz. Explore concepts such as the inputs of the process, what is released, and the mechanism of carbon dioxide absorption. Perfect for students studying biology and plant science.