5. Photosynthesis

By the end of this section you should be able to:

1. Write the chemical equation for photosynthesis using words and chemical symbols.

Essential Vocabulary

PhotosynthesisChemical equationReactantsProductsCarbon dioxideWaterGlucoseOxygen gas

2. Explain how photosynthesis represent the transformation of energy from one form to another.

Essential Vocabulary

Solar energyChemical energyChemical bondsChloroplastChlorophyll

3. Model how the elements carbons, hydrogen, and oxygen cycle between different organisms in an ecosystem to provide the reactants or products for photosynthesis.

Essential Vocabulary

Carbon cycleEcosystem

4. Connect the importance of photosynthesis to the flow of energy through an ecosystem.

Essential Vocabulary

Trophic levelProducerConsumerEnergy pyramidFood web

The activities below should be used to review essential vocabulary.

Use the following quizzes to test your knowledge of essential vocabulary. You need to scroll to see all of the questions and select the "submit" button to complete the quiz and get a score.

Photosynthesis CR

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