Question

This week, we'll be exploring the process of photosynthesis, including investigating some critical plant components that enable photosynthesis to occur. For each of the terms below, select the option that best describes its role in the basic process of photosynthesis. Carbon dioxide

Answer 1 Chlorophyll
Answer 2 Oxygen
Answer 3 Stomata
Answer 4 Sunlight
Answer 5 Glucose (sugar)
Answer 6 Water

Answer 1

1) Carbon dioxide

The carbon atoms present in CO2 are used by the plant in the formation of the organic molecular group (sugar).

2) Chlorophyll

Photosynthetic pigments present in chloroplasts, responsible for absorbing light from wavelengths between blue and yellow and reflecting different shades of green

3) Oxygen

Oxygen is the end product of photosynthesis, the result of the breakdown process of water molecules.

4) Stomata

Stomates have the function of performing gas exchange between the plant and the external environment. This structure is also responsible for the perspiration of the plant.

5) Sunlight

Energy source for the process of transforming light energy into chemical energy

6) Glucose

Final product of photosynthesis. Molecule that will be used by the plant to maintain its vital functions.

7) Water

Oxygen source that will be released as a gas at the end of the process.