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The document discusses photosynthesis and respiration in plants. It defines photosynthesis as the process where plants use light energy, carbon dioxide, and water to produce food (glucose) and oxygen. The key parts of the plant involved are the leaves, chloroplasts, and stomata. Photosynthesis occurs in two stages - the light-dependent reaction where light energy is converted to chemical energy, and the Calvin cycle where carbon dioxide is converted to glucose. The document also contains learning activities for students to label the parts of leaves and chloroplasts, and explain the stages of photosynthesis.

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Science: Mahay Integrated Secondary School

The document discusses photosynthesis and respiration in plants. It defines photosynthesis as the process where plants use light energy, carbon dioxide, and water to produce food (glucose) and oxygen. The key parts of the plant involved are the leaves, chloroplasts, and stomata. Photosynthesis occurs in two stages - the light-dependent reaction where light energy is converted to chemical energy, and the Calvin cycle where carbon dioxide is converted to glucose. The document also contains learning activities for students to label the parts of leaves and chloroplasts, and explain the stages of photosynthesis.

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MAHAY INTEGRATED SECONDARY SCHOOL


Brgy. Mahay, Butuan City

Science
Quarter 1, Wk 6 – Learning Activity Sheets
Photosynthesis and Respiration

Name: _____________________________________________

Grade Level & Section: _____________________________

Teacher: MRS. LAVENIA V. ACDAL


Science 9 Quarter 1 Week 6

Photosynthesis and Respiration

Learning Objective:
 Differentiate basic features and importance of photosynthesis and respiration (S9LT-Ig-j-
31)
 Time Allotment: Week 6

Photosynthesis
In plants, photosynthesis primarily takes place in the leaves and little or none in
stems depending on the presence of chlorophyll. The typical parts of the leaves include
the upper and lower epidermis, mesophyll spongy layer, vascular bundles, and stomates.
The upper and lower epidermis protects the leaves and has nothing to do with
photosynthetic processes. Mesophyll has the most number of chloroplasts that contain
chlorophyll. They are important in trapping light energy from the sun. Vascular bundles
- phloem and xylem serve as transporting vessels of manufactured food and water.
Carbon dioxide and oxygen were collected in the spongy layer and enters and exits the
leaf through the stomata.

Figure 1.Photosynthesis in Plants Figure 2. Stomata in Leaves

Taken from https://photosynthesiseducation.com/photosynthesis-for- Taken from https://www.qsstudy.com/biology/describe-structure-


kids/ on October 28, 2020. functions-stomata on October 28 2020.

Photosynthesis is a food making process done by plants and autotrophic organisms such
as algae, phytoplankton and some bacteria. As shown in the figure above, the process requires
light energy, carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H20) to make food (sugar).
The different parts of the plants and its functions are:

1. The roots, wherein water is absorbed and delivered to the leaves.


2. Next to it is the stem, this part is the one that will transport the nutrients and water
to the leaves.
3. Not only water is delivered to the leaves but also the carbon dioxide that enters
through the stomata.
Where does photosynthesis take place?

Illustrated by: Charlyn E. Lobido


Figure 3. Internal Structure of a Leaf.
Primarily, photosynthesis takes place in the leaves due to the presence of chloroplast which
contains chlorophyll. The typical parts of the leaves are the upper and lower epidermis, mesophyll
spongy layer, vascular bundles and the stomata.

Parts Functions

Upper and Lower Epidermis protects the leaves

Mesophyll traps light energy from sun

Vascular bundles transports manufactured food


and water

Stomata gas exchange

What are chloroplasts? These are cell organelles which are only found in autotrophic
eukaryotes, such as plants.

Illustrated by: Cheenie Mae A. Dacula


Figure 4. Internal structure of chloroplast
Chloroplast is a cell organelle having a double membrane composed of inner and outer
membrane. It is where stacks of thylakoids (a disc-shaped structures) called grana are found
which is surrounded by the liquid-filled space called stroma, which also plays a role in the process
of photosynthesis.
Stages of Photosynthesis

Illustrated by: Cheenie Mae A. Dacula


Figure 5. Two phases of photosynthesis

There are two stages of photosynthesis: (a) Light-dependent Reaction and (b) Calvin
Cycle (dark reaction). Light-dependent reaction happens in the presence of light. It
occurs in the thylakoid membrane and converts light energy to chemical energy. Water-
one of the raw materials of photosynthesis-is utilized during this stage and facilitates the
formation of free electrons and oxygen. The energy harvested during this stage is stored
in the form of ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) and NADPH( Nicotinamide Adenine
Dinucleotide Phosphate Hydrogen). These products will be needed in the next stage to
complete photosynthetic process.

Calvin Cycle (dark reaction) is a light-independent phase that takes place in the
stroma and converts Carbon dioxide (CO2) into sugar. This stage does not directly need
light but needs the products of light reaction. This is why it occurs immediately after the
light-dependent phase.
The chemical reaction for photosynthesis is:

Carbon Dioxide + Water Glucose + Oxygen

(CO2) (H2O) (C6H12O6) (O2)

What do you think are the plant structures that enable a plant to make food?
Try the activities below to find out.
How do plants manufacture food?

Activity 1. Internal parts of a leaf and chloroplast Score: _____________


Objective:
At the end of the activity, you are expected to:
1. identify cell structure involved in the food making process.

Procedure:
Label the parts of (a.) the internal structure of a leaf and (b) chloroplast using the given word
bank.
a. The internal structure of a leaf
spongy upper epidermis
palisade lower epidermis
stomata chloroplast cuticle
mesophyll

Taken from K to 12 Science 9 Learners Material

B. Chloroplast
thylakoid outer membrane stroma
granum inner membrane

Taken from K to 12 Science 9 Learners Material


Activity No. 2 Phases of Photosynthesis Score: ______________

Objective:
At the end of the activity, you are expected to:
1. explain the phases involved in photosynthesis;
2. identify raw materials needed in photosynthesis.

Materials: Pen and Paper

Procedure:
1. Complete the diagram below using the keywords provided inside the box.
Key Words
Stroma ATP
Light-independent reaction/ Calvin Cycle carbon dioxide
Photosynthesis NADPH
Granum light energy
Water glucose
Answer the following questions by completing the sentence using the phrases inside the
box.

absorb energy from light facilitate gas exchange


water, carbon dioxide and energy 6H2O (water)
C6H12O6 (glucose) it is the number one source of
food
O6 (oxygen)

1. What do plants need for photosynthesis?


Plants need____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
2. What is the function of the stomata?
The function of the stomata is to ____________________________________
______________________________________________________________

3. What is the function of the chlorophyll?


The function of the chlorophyll is to __________________________________
______________________________________________________________
4. Give the importance of photosynthesis to plants and other
organisms.
Photosynthesis is very important because ____________________________
______________________________________________________________
5. Write the summary equation of photosynthesis.

Explain.
a. What is light-dependent reaction?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
b. What is Calvin cycle?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Answer Key

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