Integrated

Science
Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis

This is the process by which plants make their

own food.

The raw materials are water

and carbon dioxide obtained
from the air.

The energy from sun light is

use to Split water molecules
into oxygen and hydrogen.

Sunlight also help to convert

Carbon dioxide and water to
glucose.

Stages of Photosynthesis
Light reaction stage
This

occurs when the light energy from

the sun is taken in by chlorophyll in
chloroplasts.

This

energy splits the water in

to hydrogen and oxygen.

The

oxygen passes out of the

plant as a waste product.

Dark reaction
This is where the hydrogen combines with the
carbon dioxide to produce the
sugar.

How plant leaves help photosynthesis

They are thin and flat which increase it
surface area.
Leaf absorbed light energy.
Surfaces

of the leaves
contain tiny pores called
stomata (sing,,,stoma)

Carbon

dioxide diffuse
from the atmosphere
through the pores.

Oxygen produced will diffuse out.

Plants use some of the sugars they make

for respiration.

Most sugars are converted

to starch.

Starch is stored in the leaves

stem and root.

Importance of Photosynthesis
It

provides an energy source that

can be used by other living
organisms.

It

maintain the correct balance of

oxygen and carbon dioxide levels
in the atmosphere.

To

provide food for the growing

human population.