Part 1.

Introduction to Photosynthesis
Nomo: ______________________
Part 2. Introduction to Leaf Anatomy
Part Three. A Deeper Look at the Parts of the Leaf

Leaf Structures (Link)

󠄔 A. Cuticle (light blue)
󠄔 B. Epidermis (yellow)
󠄔 C. Guard cells (pink)
󠄔 D. Palisade mesophyll (dark green)
󠄔 E. Bundle sheath (dark blue)
󠄔 F. Spongy mesophyll (light green)
󠄔 G. Xylem (orange)
󠄔 H. Phloem (purple)

Add CO2, H2O, and O2 with arrows to

show how they flow into and/or out of
the leaf.

List the names of the structures that….. (use link above from pdf for the resource to answer these)
1. protect the leaf. _______________________________________________________________
2. transport liquids. ______________________________________________________________
3. are involved with gas exchange. ____________________________________________________
4. literally mean “middle leaf”. _______________________________________________________
5. carry sugar away from leaves. _____________________________________________________
6. carry water to the leaves. ________________________________________________________
Part Two. Comparing Two Cell Types
Label the following structures in the
two samples shown here. Not all
structures are present in each:
Cell wall
Chloroplast
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Onion cells (400x) Elodea leaf (400x)
7. How do the two types of plant cells differ? Why do you think this would be? (**look closely at all organelles)
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Part Four. How does this Reaction Work?
Add all of the following labels to the diagram: Light reaction, ADP + P, Calvin cycle, NADPH, Light, NADP+,
Granum, Dead batteries, Radiant energy, Thylakoid, Chemical energy, O2, H2O, ATP, CO2, C6H12O6, Stroma

From the completed diagram above, list…. (Numbers represent the number of items to list on the line)
All major reactants (3) ____________________________________________________________
All major products (2) ____________________________________________________________
Forms of energy (3) ______________________________________________________________
Types of chemical energy (2) ________________________________________________________
An example of an exothermic reaction _________________________________________________
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An example of an endothermic reaction ________________________________________________
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A long-term energy storage compound _______________________________
A short-term cellular energy compound _______________________________
An energy conversion that happens (2) _________________________________________________
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 Part Five. The Big Picture. a. In what
organelle does photosynthesis occur?

b. What are three reactants needed for

photosynthesis?

c. What are two products of photosynthesis?

d. In what cell organelle does cellular

respiration occur?

e. What are two reactants needed for cellular

respiration?

f. What are three products of respiration?

3. What four substances are recycled during photosynthesis and respiration?

4. What is the one component in photosynthesis that is not recycled and must be constantly available?

5. Are mitochondria found in most plant cells? Explain.

6. Are chloroplasts found in animal cells? Explain.

7. Are mitochondria found in animal cells? Explain.

8. Compare the reactants and products of photosynthesis with the reactants and products of respiration.

Photosynthesis Cellular Respiration

Reactants Products Reactants Products

9. Consider the following statement: “Plants can survive on their own, because they make their own food.
Animals can’t survive on their own but need plants for survival.” Do you agree with this statement? Why or
why not? Can you come to a consensus as a group? _________________________________________
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