Every food chain begins with a ___.
plant / producer
What does "synthesis" mean?
making
What are the two REACTANTS for photosynthesis?
water and carbon dioxide
What is "biomass"?
material / substance that is made of living cells and tissues
Why do plants need photosynthesis?
to make food
In a food chain/web, what do the arrows represent?
energy transfer / flow
What pigment makes leaves green?
chlorophyll
What is the function of chlorophyll?
absorb light energy from sunlight
Why does chlorophyll appear to be green?
it reflects green light & absorbs other colors
What part of the leaf stops the leaf cells from drying out?
waxy layer
What layer of the leaf contains cells that do most of the photosynthesis?
palisade layer
In the photosynthesis lab, what did you count to investigate the rate of photosynthesis?
bubbles (of oxygen)
What is the function of this cell?
absorb water (part of roots)
What ADAPTATION does this cell have to help it function?
large surface area
What is the name of the vessel that transports water and minerals in plants?
xylem
What vessel carries food and water around the plant (labeled B in image)?
phloem
