Plants and Photosynthesis Flashcards

Grade 3 · Science · Flashcards

Review key plant biology and photosynthesis vocabulary.

Flashcards

photosynthesis: The process plants use to make food from sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide
chlorophyll: Green pigment in plant cells that absorbs sunlight energy
chloroplast: Cell structure in plant leaves where photosynthesis occurs
stomata: Tiny pores on leaves that allow gas exchange
glucose: The sugar plants produce as food during photosynthesis
carbon dioxide: Gas taken in by plants through stomata during photosynthesis
oxygen: Gas released by plants as a byproduct of photosynthesis
xylem: Tubes inside plant stems that carry water from roots to leaves
roots: Plant structures that absorb water and minerals from the soil
stem: The part of a plant that supports leaves and transports water and nutrients
leaf: Flat plant structure designed to capture sunlight for photosynthesis
transpiration: The process by which plants release water vapor through their stomata
producer: An organism that makes its own food — all plants are producers