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