Question

unit 3.1 quiz - due 11/24
model the process of photosynthesis by dragging the terms into the correct spots in the diagram
1 water
2 carbon dioxide
3 oxygen

Explanation:

• Box 1: Roots absorb water, so “WATER” fits.
• Box 2: Leaves take in \( \ce{CO_2} \) (carbon dioxide) for photosynthesis.
• Box 3: Sunlight provides energy for photosynthesis.
• Box 4: Photosynthesis produces \( \ce{O_2} \) (oxygen), released from leaves.
• Box 5: Photosynthesis produces glucose (sugar) as food.

This follows the photosynthesis equation: \( \ce{6CO_2 + 6H_2O + Light Energy -> C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2} \).

Answer:

1. WATER (enters roots, so box 1 is WATER)
2. CARBON DIOXIDE (enters leaves, box 2 is CARBON DIOXIDE)
3. (Sunlight Energy is absorbed, box 3 is part of light absorption)
4. OXYGEN (produced, exits leaves, box 4 is OXYGEN)
5. GLUCOSE (produced, box 5 is GLUCOSE)