Matching Pairs photosynthesisOnline version learn about photosynthesis by Alba Monfort Torralba 1 The mixture of water and mineral salts is called 2 Raw saps travels up the stem to the leaves through tubes called 3 The leaves absorb 4 Elaborated sap travels to all parts of the plant through 5 Raw saps transforms into 6 The leaves contain a green substance called 7 Plants absorb water and minerals from their roots. elaborated sap. tubes called phloem vessels. raw sap. carbon dioxide from the air. chlorophyll which traps sunlight. xylem vessels.