Plant Nutrients What are the needs of plants

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Plant Nutrients What are the needs of plants Guided notes

Plant Nutrients What are the needs of plants Guided notes

Part I Photosynthesis and Respiration

Part I Photosynthesis and Respiration

Photosynthesis is the ability of green plants to convert ________energy into stored chemical energy.

Photosynthesis is the ability of green plants to convert ________energy into stored chemical energy. Solar 1

Photosynthesis takes place in the ____which contains green pigment called ______ Chloroplast Chlorophyll 2

Photosynthesis takes place in the ____which contains green pigment called ______ Chloroplast Chlorophyll 2

In addition to sunlight, photosynthesis needs _____ and _____ to work Carbon Dioxide H

In addition to sunlight, photosynthesis needs _____ and _____ to work Carbon Dioxide H 2 O 3

Photosynthesis produces sugar, water, and ______. 4

Photosynthesis produces sugar, water, and ______. 4

Stored energy from photosynthesis is in the form of _____ Glucose 5

Stored energy from photosynthesis is in the form of _____ Glucose 5

Sugar created by photosynthesis maybe converted to _______for longer term storage. Carbohydrates (starch) 6

Sugar created by photosynthesis maybe converted to _______for longer term storage. Carbohydrates (starch) 6

Starch - 1. A naturally abundant nutrient carbohydrate, (C 6 H 10 O 5)

Starch - 1. A naturally abundant nutrient carbohydrate, (C 6 H 10 O 5) found chiefly in the seeds, fruits, tubers, roots, and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice.

Carbohydrates - Any of a group of organic compounds that includes sugars, starches, celluloses,

Carbohydrates - Any of a group of organic compounds that includes sugars, starches, celluloses, and gums and serves as a major energy source in the diet of animals. These compounds are produced by photosynthetic plants and contain only carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, usually in the ratio 1: 2: 1.

The process of breaking down stored energy is _______. 7

The process of breaking down stored energy is _______. 7

Plant growth mostly takes place at _______? Night 8

Plant growth mostly takes place at _______? Night 8

In order to break down the stored sugars, plants must produce chemicals called______? •

In order to break down the stored sugars, plants must produce chemicals called______? • Four plant enzyme groups exist: • Proteases - break long protein chains into smaller amino acid chains and eventually into single amino acids • Amylases - reduce polysaccharides to disaccharides: lactose, maltose, and sucrose • Lipases - break triglycerides into individual fatty acids and glycerol • Cellulases - digest specific carbohydrate bonds found in fiber 9

The equation for respiration is the ______of photosynthesis. Opposite 10

The equation for respiration is the ______of photosynthesis. Opposite 10

Part II Plant Nutrition

Part II Plant Nutrition

Nutrients in the soil must first be ____ before being absorbed by the plant

Nutrients in the soil must first be ____ before being absorbed by the plant Dissolved

How many essential nutrients are there for plants? 16 (some sources cite 17 or

How many essential nutrients are there for plants? 16 (some sources cite 17 or 18)

Nutrients needed in the largest amounts are called?

Nutrients needed in the largest amounts are called?

Nutrients that are needed in low amounts are called. Micronutrients

Nutrients that are needed in low amounts are called. Micronutrients

A shortage of a given nutrient needed by the plant is a …. Deficiency

A shortage of a given nutrient needed by the plant is a …. Deficiency

What is another name for micronutrients? Trace elements

What is another name for micronutrients? Trace elements

The acidity or alkalinity of the soil is its…. p. H

The acidity or alkalinity of the soil is its…. p. H

The term for nutrients washing out of the soil is Leaching

The term for nutrients washing out of the soil is Leaching

Part III Essential Nutrients

Part III Essential Nutrients

What are the 3 elements plants obtained from atmosphere and water? Symbol C Name

What are the 3 elements plants obtained from atmosphere and water? Symbol C Name Carbon Symbol H Name Hydrogen Symbol O Name Oxygen

What are the 6 macronutrients used by plants? List the 3 most important first

What are the 6 macronutrients used by plants? List the 3 most important first Symbol N Name Nitrogen Symbol P Name Phosphorus Symbol K Name Potassium Symbol Ca Name Calcium Symbol Mg Name Magnesium Symbol S Name Sulfur

What are the 7 micronutrients plants obtain from the soil? Symbol B Name Boron

What are the 7 micronutrients plants obtain from the soil? Symbol B Name Boron Symbol Cu Name Copper Symbol Cl Name Chlorine Symbol Fe Name Iron Symbol Mn Name Manganese Symbol Mo Name Molybdenum Symbol Zn Name Zinc