Worksheet: Plant Growth Photosynthesis

TASK: Label the diagram to show photosynthesis

Carbon dioxide

SUN LIGHT
Oxygen

Glucose

Water

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Worksheet: Plant Growth Photosynthesis

TASK 2: Write down the photosynthesis equation as words and

balanced symbol equation.

Word equation

Carbon dioxide + water  glucose + oxygen

Symbol equation

6CO2 + 6H2O  C6H12O6 + 6O2

TASK 3: Answer the questions below.

3 CO2 enters leaf

2 Water travels up from roots
through the stem to leaves
6 CO2 and water react in
presence of sunlight and
chlorophyll to give glucose and
oxygen
4 CO2 enters leaf cells
1 Water enters plant through
roots
5 CO2 and water enter
chloroplasts within leaves

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Worksheet: Plant Growth Photosynthesis

TASK: Answer the questions below.

TASK: Answer these exam questions

1a) Explain photosynthesis and the importance of photosynthesis for a
plant.

Photosynthesis is an endothermic reaction [1] that uses light from the sun to turn

carbon dioxide and water [1] into glucose and oxygen [1]

The glucose is used to help plants grow and absorb nutrients [1]

c Explain what would happen to a plant if there was no carbon dioxide in

the surroundings?

Carbon dioxide is a reactant [1]

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Photosynthesis could not be performed [1]

Worksheet: Plant Growth Photosynthesis

PLENARY: Answer the questions below.

1. Plants get food from where? photosynthesis

2. Where in the leaf do plants make their food? chloroplasts
3. Water gives the plant the food it needs. False
4. What is the green chemical in leaves called? chlorophyll
5. To make food a plant needs what? Chlorophyll, light, water and
carbon dioxide
6. Where is chlorophyll found? chloroplasts
7. Does photosynthesis make chlorophyll? No
8. Where does the carbon dioxide come from? Surrounding
atmosphere
9. Would photosynthesis still work if there was no water? No
10 What is the name for the food plants make. Glucose
11 Is sunlight needed for photosynthesis? Yes
12 T/F: Carbon dioxide diffuses into the leaf? True
13 What else is a producer other than plants? algae
14 What gas do plant produce from photosynthesis? oxygen

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