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Photosynthesis is the process where plants convert CO2 and H2O into glucose and oxygen using light and chlorophyll. The stomata, guard cells, and mesophyll cells play key roles in this process, which is affected by light intensity. Explore and learn more about this crucial plant function.
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Photosynthesis 6CO2 + 6H2O C6H12O6 + 6O2 Light Chlorophyll
H2OExits O2 Exits 2 Guard Cells surrounding a pore CO2 Enters Open Stomate Transpiration _____________ __________________________ Closed Stomate
The Leaf is Covered with a Waxy Cuticle: “Plant Chapstick” If water cannot get out of the leaf through the waxy cuticle what cannot get into the leaf for P/S? CO2 Enters H2O Exits Mesophyll cell or photosynthetic cell: Note the chloroplasts
Absorption Spectra Amount Of Light Absorbed Wavelength of Light (nm)
Spring wood Summer wood
Measuring the rate of p/s with different Light Intensities • Use the website to calculate number of bubbles produced per minute with the light at: • 200mm • 150mm • 100mm Click here