Plant Nutrition and Photosynthesis

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to plant nutrition and photosynthesis.

Photosynthesis

The process by which plants synthesize carbohydrates from raw materials using energy from light.

Glucose

A carbohydrate produced in plants during photosynthesis, serving as an energy source.

Chlorophyll

A green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants that captures energy from sunlight.

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

A gas used by plants in photosynthesis, consisting of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms.

Water (H2O)

A liquid taken in by plants that is necessary for photosynthesis, consisting of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

Biofuels

Fuels made from organic materials, often derived from plants, which can be burned to produce electricity or power vehicles.

Nectar

A sweet liquid secreted by flowers to attract pollinators.

Starch

A storage form of glucose made by linking many glucose molecules together.

Respiration

The process by which glucose is broken down to release energy in living organisms.

Sucrose

A sugar formed from glucose and fructose, used for transport within plants.

Cellulose

A carbohydrate polymer made from glucose, used to build plant cell walls.

Vascular Bundles

Tissues that transport water, nutrients, and sugars in plants.

Mineral Ions

Essential nutrients taken up by plants from the soil, including nitrates and magnesium.

Amino Acids

Building blocks of proteins, which can be synthesized by plants using glucose and nitrogen.

Stomata

Small openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange, including the intake of carbon dioxide.