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1. where do plants get their sugar from? what is leftover, and what happens to that waste product?

2. what organelle is responsible for breaking apart a sugar molecule? explain how you know.

3. create a table that shows the reactants and products of photosynthesis. label each as either matter or energy.

4. in photosynthesis _______________ energy is converted into ____________________ energy.

5. use your knowledge of photosynthesis to explain why plants die when they don’t get enough water.

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lifework
1. where do plants get their sugar from? what is leftover, and what happens to that waste product?

2. what organelle is responsible for breaking apart a sugar molecule? explain how you know.

3. create a table that shows the reactants and products of photosynthesis. label each as either matter or energy.

4. in photosynthesis _______________ energy is converted into ____________________ energy.

5. use your knowledge of photosynthesis to explain why plants die when they don’t get enough water.

Accepted Answer

### Question 1
# Brief Explanations:
Plants produce sugar through photosynthesis. During photosynthesis, plants use carbon dioxide (from the air) and water (from the soil) along with light energy to make glucose (sugar) and oxygen. The leftover product is oxygen, which is released into the atmosphere. This process occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.
# Answer:
Plants get their sugar from the process of photosynthesis. During photosynthesis, plants use carbon dioxide, water, and light energy to produce glucose (sugar) and oxygen. The leftover (waste) product is oxygen, which is released into the atmosphere.

### Question 2
# Brief Explanations:
The mitochondrion is the organelle responsible for breaking apart sugar molecules. Mitochondria are known as the "powerhouses" of the cell because they perform cellular respiration. In cellular respiration, sugar (glucose) is broken down in the presence of oxygen to release energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), along with carbon dioxide and water. This process of breaking down sugar to release energy happens in the mitochondria.
# Answer:
The mitochondrion is responsible for breaking apart a sugar molecule. We know this because mitochondria are the site of cellular respiration, where glucose (sugar) is broken down to release energy (in the form of ATP) for the cell to use. During cellular respiration, sugar is oxidized in the mitochondria to produce ATP, carbon dioxide, and water.

### Question 3
# Explanation:
## Step 1: Recall Photosynthesis Reactants/Products
Photosynthesis has reactants (what goes in) and products (what comes out). Reactants: carbon dioxide ($\ce{CO_2}$), water ($\ce{H_2O}$), light energy. Products: glucose ($\ce{C_6H_{12}O_6}$), oxygen ($\ce{O_2}$), chemical energy (stored in glucose).
## Step 2: Classify as Matter/Energy
- Matter: substances with mass/volume ($\ce{CO_2}$, $\ce{H_2O}$, $\ce{C_6H_{12}O_6}$, $\ce{O_2}$).
- Energy: light (input), chemical (stored in glucose, output).
## Step 3: Create Table
| Component       | Type (Matter/Energy) | Role (Reactant/Product) |
|-----------------|----------------------|-------------------------|
| Carbon Dioxide  | Matter               | Reactant                |
| Water           | Matter               | Reactant                |
| Light Energy    | Energy               | Reactant                |
| Glucose         | Matter               | Product                 |
| Oxygen          | Matter               | Product                 |
| Chemical Energy | Energy               | Product                 |
# Answer:
| Component       | Type (Matter/Energy) | Role (Reactant/Product) |
|-----------------|----------------------|-------------------------|
| Carbon Dioxide  | Matter               | Reactant                |
| Water           | Matter               | Reactant                |
| Light Energy    | Energy               | Reactant                |
| Glucose         | Matter               | Product                 |
| Oxygen          | Matter               | Product                 |
| Chemical Energy | Energy               | Product                 |

### Question 4
# Brief Explanations:
In photosynthesis, light energy (from the sun) is absorbed by chlorophyll in plant cells. This light energy is then converted into chemical energy, which is stored in the bonds of glucose (a sugar molecule) that is produced during the process. So the first blank is "light" and the second blank is "chemical".
# Answer:
In photosynthesis $\boldsymbol{	ext{light}}$ energy is converted into $\boldsymbol{	ext{chemical}}$ energy.

### Question 5
# Brief Explanations:
Photosynthesis requires water as a key reactant. Water is taken up by plant roots and transported to the leaves. In the chloroplasts, water is split during the light - dependent reactions of photosynthesis, providing electrons, hydrogen ions, and releasing oxygen. If a plant doesn't get enough water, the photosynthesis process cannot occur efficiently or at all. Without photosynthesis, the plant cannot produce glucose (sugar) which is its source of energy for growth, maintenance, and reproduction. Over time, without a supply of energy - rich glucose and the other products of photosynthesis, the plant's cells will not be able to function properly, and the plant will die.
# Answer:
Plants die without enough water because water is a critical reactant in photosynthesis. During photosynthesis, water is used in the light - dependent reactions (it is split to provide electrons, hydrogen ions, and release oxygen). Without sufficient water, photosynthesis cannot occur at a rate that produces enough glucose (the plant's energy source) and other necessary products. Without enough glucose and the energy it provides, the plant's cells cannot carry out essential functions like growth, repair, and maintenance, eventually leading to the plant's death.

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Explanation:

Question 1

Step 1: Recall Photosynthesis Reactants/Products

Step 2: Classify as Matter/Energy

Step 3: Create Table

Answer:

Question 2

Component	Type (Matter/Energy)	Role (Reactant/Product)
Water	Matter	Reactant
Light Energy	Energy	Reactant
Glucose	Matter	Product
Oxygen	Matter	Product
Chemical Energy	Energy	Product