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How Plants Make Their Organic Molecules: A Photosynthesis Worksheet
Name: _________________________
Date: _________________________
1. Introduction:
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll. This process is crucial for life on Earth because it converts light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose (a sugar). This glucose is then used by the plant for growth, energy, and building other molecules.
2. The Equation of Photosynthesis:
Write the balanced chemical equation for photosynthesis:
3. Key Components of Photosynthesis:
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Chlorophyll: What is chlorophyll's role in photosynthesis? _______________________________________________________________________________
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Chloroplasts: Where in the plant cell are chloroplasts located? _______________________________________________________________________________
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Sunlight: What is the source of energy for photosynthesis? _______________________________________________________________________________
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Carbon Dioxide (CO2): Where does the plant obtain carbon dioxide? _______________________________________________________________________________
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Water (H2O): Where does the plant obtain water? _______________________________________________________________________________
4. The Two Stages of Photosynthesis:
Briefly describe the two main stages of photosynthesis:
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Light-dependent reactions: _______________________________________________________________________________
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Light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle): _______________________________________________________________________________
5. Products of Photosynthesis:
What are the main products of photosynthesis? _______________________________________________________________________________
6. Factors Affecting Photosynthesis:
List three factors that can affect the rate of photosynthesis:
7. True or False:
- ( ) Plants produce oxygen as a byproduct of photosynthesis.
- ( ) Photosynthesis occurs only during the day.
- ( ) All plants perform photosynthesis at the same rate.
8. Critical Thinking:
Explain why photosynthesis is essential for all life on Earth. _______________________________________________________________________________
Answer Key (For Teacher Use):
2. The Equation of Photosynthesis: 6CO2 + 6H2O + Light Energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2
3. Key Components: (Answers will vary slightly, but should reflect the basic roles)
- Chlorophyll: Absorbs light energy.
- Chloroplasts: In the mesophyll cells of leaves.
- Sunlight: The sun.
- Carbon Dioxide (CO2): Absorbed through stomata in leaves.
- Water (H2O): Absorbed through roots.
4. The Two Stages: (Answers should reflect basic understanding)
- Light-dependent reactions: Convert light energy into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH).
- Light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle): Use ATP and NADPH to convert CO2 into glucose.
5. Products of Photosynthesis: Glucose (C6H12O6) and Oxygen (O2)
6. Factors Affecting Photosynthesis: (Examples) Light intensity, temperature, carbon dioxide concentration, water availability.
7. True or False:
- (True)
- (True)
- (False)
8. Critical Thinking: (Answers will vary, but should mention oxygen production, glucose as food source, base of food chain).
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