Photosynthesis

Front

What organelle performs PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

Back

Chloroplast

Front

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

Back

NADPH and ATP

Front

What are the stacks of disks in the chloroplast called?

Back

Grana

Front

What gas goes into the plant before photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon Dioxide

Front

What are the products of photosynthesis?

Back

Oxygen and Glucose

Front

What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

Back

6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

Front

What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

Back

It provides the energy needed to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

Front

What is the function of the stomata in plants?

Back

They allow the exchange of gases, including the intake of carbon dioxide and the release of oxygen.

Front

What is the difference between light-dependent and light-independent reactions?

Back

Light-dependent reactions require sunlight to produce ATP and NADPH, while light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) use ATP and NADPH to synthesize glucose.