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Fundamental Science (2)

2015 week 15

Topic: Photosynthesis in Green Plants Part 2

1.

The process of producing food by plants is called photosynthesis.

2.

The equation for photosynthesis is simplified below:

3.

From the equation above, we can see that the factors necessary for
photosynthesis to take place are: (a) sunlight or any source of light, (b)
chlorophyll, (c) carbon dioxide, (d) water. Either one of the four factors is
absent, photosynthesis will stop.

4.

Excess glucose manufactured is converted into sucrose in some plants.

Sucrose is then transported to storage organs such stems, roots and seeds.

5.

Most plants however, convert excess glucose into starch for storage.

6.

Besides glucose produced, the other product of photosynthesis is oxygen.

7.

Leaves are the plants factory where photosynthesis takes place.

8.

Leaves are adapted to do this job because they:

i.

are thin

ii.

are green

iii.

have a large surface area

iv.

have small holes called stomata

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Enrichment Exercise (Self-assessment)

1.

The process of producing food by plants is called _____________________.

2.

The equation for photosynthesis is simplified below:

3.

From the equation above, we can see that the factors necessary for
photosynthesis to take place are: (a) sunlight or any source of light, (b)
chlorophyll, (c) carbon dioxide, (d) water. ______________ of the four factors
is ____________, photosynthesis will __________.

4.

Excess glucose manufactured is converted into ___________ in some plants.

Sucrose is then transported to storage organs such _________, __________
and _________.

5.

Most plants however, convert excess glucose into __________ for storage.

6.

Besides glucose produced, the other product of

photosynthesis is

_____________.
7.

_____________ are the plants factory where photosynthesis takes place.

8.

Leaves are adapted to do this job because they:

i.

are __________

ii.

are __________

iii.

have a large ___________________

iv.

have small holes called _______________

starch

chlorophyll

sunlight

photosynthesis

leaves

glucose

seeds

carbon dioxide

thin

water

either one

stems

sucrose

roots

absent

oxygen

stomata

stop

surface area

green

Matahari School Science for Lower Secondary Level (SCC-LSC)