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Photosynthesis
Energy from the Sun
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Aerospace Engineering
7th Grade
01/07/2012

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Photosynthesis is:
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a chemical reaction - the food-making process of plants
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What part of the plant cells deals with photosynthesis?
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chloroplasts
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This green pigment found in the chloroplasts capture light energy to make food.
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chlorophyll
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In order to work, photosynthesis needs these 3 things:
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light energy, carbon dioxide, and water
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Plants give off any extra of this in photosynthesis.
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oxygen
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this sugar is the food that plants make for themselves.
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glucose
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These mouth-like structures in plants allow CO2, H2O, and Oxygen
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What is stomata?
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Would you find chloroplasts in the cells of roots?
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No. Roots don't see the sun, therefore it doesn't need chloroplasts.
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Leaves serve what purpose?
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Capture energy from the sun.
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The plant's stem serves what purpose?
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Transports and keeps structure.
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Roots serve what purpose?
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Anchor the plant to the ground and collects water.
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