What's is called when plants make their own food (sugars)?
It's called Photosynthesis.
TRUE or FALSE: Photosynthesis occurs at night.
FALSE: Plants must have sunlight.
TRUE of FALSE: When plants do photosynthesis they release the oxgen they do not need into the air.
TRUE: During photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen. (the oposite of respiration)
What do plants need for photosynthesis? (Clue: There are 5 things)
Plants need 1) water, 2) carbon dioxide, 3) minerals, 4) chlorophyll in the leaves, and 5) sunlight.
Plants need water, carbon dioxide, _______________, chlorophyll in the leaves, and sunlight to make their own food.
minerals
Plants need ___________, carbon dioxide, minerals, chlorophyll in the leaves, and sunlight to make their own food.
water
Plants need water, carbon dioxide, minerals,_________ ___ ____ ______, and sunlight to make their own food.
chlorophyll in the leaves
Plants need water, _________ ____________, minerals, chlorophyll in the leaves, and sunlight to make their own food.
carbon dioxide
Plants need water, carbon dioxide, minerals, chlorophyll in the leaves, and ________________ to make their own food.
sunlight