1. Functions of Leaves

2. Plant Parts Leaves Provide food (photosynthesis)
Have chloroplasts (green coloring-chlorophyll)
Transpiration (“sweating”)
Respiration
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3. Photosynthesis
Leaves collect sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to make sugar (food) for the plant
This food is then transported through the phloem
The chemical equation for this process is
6 H2O + 6 CO2  C6H12O6 + 6 O2
Sun energy
sugar

4. Respiration Leaves break down sugars to get energy
This process releases excess water as waste
The chemical equation is
C6H12O6 + 6 O2 energy + 6 H2O + 6 CO2
Energy released
To help plant grow
sugar

5. Transpiration
Taking in CO2 and releasing O2 and H2O as waste products after respiration