Photosynthesis Review

Front

What is the fluid portion of the chloroplast where the light-independent reactions take place?

Back

Stroma

Front

What is one of the main products of photosynthesis?

Back

Oxygen

Front

How is energy released from an ATP molecule for cellular processes?

Back

When a phosphate group is removed.

Front

In the process of photosynthesis, is water a product or a reactant?

Back

Reactant

Front

Where does photosynthesis take place in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

Back

Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

Front

What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll.

Front

What gas is taken in by plants during photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide.

Front

What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

Back

It provides the energy needed for the light-dependent reactions.

Front

What are thylakoids?

Back

Membrane-bound structures within chloroplasts where the light-dependent reactions occur.