Photosynthesis takes place in chloroplasts, which are small structures inside some plant cells.

A feature that helps an organism to function and survive.

A green substance inside chloroplasts that absorbs light for photosynthesis.

The surface area of the top side of a leaf is the area through which light can be absorbed.

Adaptations of plants for photosynthesis: absorbing light

Science

Pupils will learn about differences in the cell structures of eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms.

Pupils learned about gas exchange in humans, and cellular respiration in all living organisms uses glucose as a fuel to provide energy for life processes.

This unit covers photosynthesis, including how plants produce carbohydrates, absorb water and minerals, and the role of leaf stomata in gas exchange. It highlights the importance of photosynthesis in sustaining life on Earth and explores the adaptations of leaves for photosynthesis.

Plant nutrition and photosynthesis

What is the name of the cell structure in which photosynthesis takes place in plant cells?

It is turned into food during photosynthesis.

It transfers energy from a light source for photosynthesis.

What is the role of light in photosynthesis?

What substance inside chloroplasts absorbs light?

Which part of this leaf contains the most chlorophyll?

In which part of this leaf will the most photosynthesis take place?

**Andeep:** “The surface area is large because leaves are thin.”

**Jacob:** “It allows them to take in more water.”

**Jun:** “It allows the leaf to absorb more light.”

**Sofia:** “A large surface area means light can pass through the leaf."

Who correctly explains why leaves have a large surface area?

Which two substances should appear **before** the arrow in the word summary of photosynthesis?

Which two substances should appear **after** the arrow in the word summary of photosynthesis? 

In addition to carbon dioxide and water, what **else** is needed for photosynthesis to take place?

Photosynthesis takes place inside the {{}} that a plant’s leaves are made from.

Which part is **only** found in plant cells?

In which part does photosynthesis take place?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Adaptations of plants for photosynthesis: absorbing light

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.