Photosynthesis

Front

What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

What are the stacks of disks in the chloroplast called?

Back

Grana

Front

What are the two products of the light reactions that are needed for the Calvin cycle?

Back

NADPH and ATP

Front

What is the primary organic molecule that serves as the cell's main form of energy?

Back

ATP

Front

Which color of light is primarily absorbed by plants?

Back

Red

Front

What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

Back

Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle

Front

What is the role of NADPH in photosynthesis?

Back

NADPH provides the reducing power for the Calvin cycle.

Front

What is the role of ATP in photosynthesis?

Back

ATP provides the energy needed for the Calvin cycle.

Front

What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2