Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Notes
What is Photosynthesis?
 ____________ is the process by which plants make their own food.
 The word photosynthesis means – combine with _______ or _______ by light.
Where Does Photosynthesis Occur?
 Photosynthesis occurs in the ________ of a plant; more specifically- in the ___________.
Color the Chloroplast in the Plant Cell
Inside of the Chloroplast
 _____________ is found in the chloroplasts.
 Chlorophyll is the ___________ that makes the plant _________.
 Chlorophyll __________ light energy.
Photosynthesis Needs & Products
 Plants use the ______ energy captured by chlorophyll to change ______ ______ and _______ to food.
 The food is in the form of a sugar called __________ (C6H12O6).
 Photosynthesis also produces ________.
How Does Photosynthesis Help Us?
 During the process of photosynthesis, oxygen is produced. We use this oxygen to _____________.
We also receive ____________from the plant when we eat plants.
Reactants vs. Products
 _________________ are what you need to make something- The reactants for photosynthesis are
________________________________.
 _________________ are what you make- The products for photosynthesis are
__________________________________.
Equation for Photosynthesis
Where does the food (glucose) go next? Answer here.
Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration
 ________________ __________________ is a chemical reaction that occurs in cells.
 During cellular respiration, cells use ______________ to produce ______________ from
______________.
 Food (glucose) is broken down into CO2 and H2O, and ___________ is ___________.
 The released energy is used to maintain body ___________________ in animals. It is also used to
form _________, which supplies energy that fuels _______________.
Equation for Cellular Respiration
Reactants vs. Products
 _________________ are what you need to make something- The reactants for cellular respiration are
__________________________________.
 _________________ are what you make- The products for cellular respiration are
_________________________________.