TOPIC 9: PLANT NUTRITION

PLANT NUTRITION

NO. SUCCESS CRITERIA 

1 Define the terms photosynthesis

2 Give the equation (in words) for photosynthesis

3 Investigate and state the effect of light intensity and temperature on

the rate of photosynthesis

4 Describe the process of photosynthesis

5 Explain why most living organisms, including humans, depend on

photosynthesis

6 Investigate and state the effect of a lack of nitrogen on plant growth

7 State the importance of nitrogen to plants

8 State the use of nitrogen-containing fertilizers

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 Definition of Photosynthesis: The process by which ____________ plants use

_______________________ and ____________________ to make

______________________, with the help of sunlight and _____________________.

 Equation of Photosynthesis:

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 Rate of Photosynthesis depends on:

1- LIGHT

TEMPERATURE

2- CARBON DIOXIDE

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 Process of photosynthesis:

1. Intake of carbon dioxide and water

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 Water moves from the ___________________ (high concentration) to the

_____________________ (low concentration) across _____________________
membrane.

 The process is called ________________________.

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2. Trapping of light by chlorophyll

 Example 1: The diagram below shows two plants.

 The plant on the left has been exposed to sunlight.

 The plant on the right has been placed in the dark.

 Experiment 1: The diagram shows an Elodea.

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Compare the number of oxygen produced between the waterweed in the:

a) Light
b) Dark

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 Experiment 2: The distance between waterweed and light is varied

(changed).

The nearer the light is from the plant, the (more/less) oxygen is
produced. * Underline the correct answer in the bracket*

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 Experiment 3: The diagram shows a section of a leaf covered with

silver paper.

The leaf is then exposed to sunlight for some time.

The leaf is then soaked in Iodine solution.

The section;

a) Covered with the silver paper will turn ____________________.

b) Not covered by any paper will turn ____________________.

3. Formation and storage of carbohydrates (starch)

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4. Release of oxygen

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 Example 2: Match the numbers according to its correct name

   Lower epidermis

   Vascular bundle

   Xylem vessel

   Spongy mesophyll layer

   Palisade mesophyll layer

   Phloem vessel

   Waxy cuticle layer

   Stomata

   Guard cell

   Upper epidermis

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 Example 3:

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 Importance of Photosynthesis:
1. Source of energy
 When ___________ plants make food, they obtain ___________.
 Other living organisms also depend on plant photosynthesis as food.

2. Supply of Oxygen
 Living organisms need oxygen during ______________________.

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 Nitrogen in Plant nutrition

Needed to
Nitrogen make
Proteins Needed to New cells
make

 Plants take in nitrogen through the __________________________________ in the form

of salts dissolved in water

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 Nitrogen-containing Fertilizers

Nitrogen-containing Join
Carbohydrates Amino acids Proteins
ions together

 Nitrogen-containing salts  For healthy growth of plants

 Nitrogen-containing fertilizers  Used in agriculture to increase the yield, size

and protein content of plants

 Example 4: The diagrams below show two plants of the same species.

 The pot on the left is NOT treated with fertilizer

 The pot on the right has been treated with fertilizers

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 Example 5: Complete the raw materials and products of photosynthesis

 Example 6: Multiple-choice questions

a) What is the function of chlorophyll in green plants?
A. Energy and glucose
B. Carbon dioxide and water
C. Energy and water
D. Glucose and oxygen

b) When testing a fresh green leaf for the presence of starch, the leaf
should first be…
A. Boiled in alcohol
B. Boiled in water
C. Treated with iodine solution
D. Placed in the dark for 48 hours

c) When testing a leaf for starch, why must it be boiled in alcohol?

A. To kill the leaf
B. To allow the leaf to absorb iodine
C. To remove chlorophyll from the leaf
D. To soften the leaf

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