1. 6.1 Capturing the energy in light pp. 111-113
Photosynthesis = converting light energy into chemical energy
Photo = light
Synthesis = to make something
Convert = to change
Chemical = a physical substance
Can you name another way energy is converted from one form to another?

2. 6.1 Capturing the energy in light pp. 111-113

3. 6.1 Capturing the energy in light pp. 111-113
Autotroph = organism that makes its own food
Auto = self troph= food or eat
Light energy stored in chemical bonds of organic compounds (sugars, oils, starches)
Done by green plants, algae, some bacteria

4. 6.1 Capturing the energy in light pp. 111-113
Heterotroph = organism that eats other organisms
Hetero = different
troph = food
Worm, bird, you…
All food energy is directly or indirectly from the sun
(Food Chain):
Sun →→ plant →→ cow →→ you

5. 6.1 Capturing the energy in light pp. 111-113