**Photosynthesis

Front

The main source of energy for all life comes from ____.

Back

the sun

Front

Where do the light-dependent reactions occur?

Back

thylakoid membrane

Front

Most plants appear green because chlorophyll _____.

Back

reflects green light.

Front

What are the products of photosynthesis?

Back

Glucose and oxygen

Front

Which pigments absorb green and blue light but reflect orange and red light?

Back

Carotenoids

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

Front

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the blue and red wavelengths, to drive the photosynthesis process.

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of the thylakoid membrane?

Back

It is the site of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.

Front

What gas is taken in by plants during photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide (CO2).