photosynthesis
The process by which CO2, H2O,
and sunlight are converted into
glucose and oxygen by green
plants.
cellular respiration
Oxygen and glucose are broken
down in cells providing energy for
animals. Animals breathe out
carbon dioxide as a waste.
carbon dioxide
A colorless, odorless gas absorbed
by plants during photosynthesis.
water
Absorbed through the root and a
necessary ingredient of
photosynthesis
xylem
Tubes in the stem of plants used to
transport water throughout the
plant.
phloem
Tubes in the stem of the plant used
to transport glucose or sugar to
provide energy to the plant.
oxygen
A colorless, odorless gas released
during photosynthesis.
stomata
Tiny openings or holes in the plant
used for the exchange of gases
such as CO2 and O2
glucose
The result of CO2, H2O, and
sunlight in photosynthesis which
provides food and energy for the
plant.
chloroplast
The place in a plant cell where
photosynthesis happens.
chlorophyll
A green pigment in all plants
responsible for the absorption of
sunlight.
sunlight
Solar energy absorbed by
chlorophyll necessary for
photosynthesis.
osmosis
Diffusion of water across a
membrane from an area of high
concentration to low
concentration.
diffusion
Movement of molecules across the
cell membrane from an area of high
concentration to an area of low
concentration.
mitochondria
The place in plant and animal cells
where cellular respiration
happens.