Photosynthesis Practice Questions

Front

Sac-like membranes inside chloroplasts

Back

Thylakoid

Front

Where does the energy for photosynthesis come from?

Back

Sunlight

Front

What is a stack of thylakoid membranes called?

Back

Granum

Front

What is the pigment that captures sunlight called?

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

Fluid surrounding each granum in the chloroplast

Back

Stroma

Front

What is the primary function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

Back

To absorb sunlight and convert it into chemical energy.

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

Back

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

Front

What gas is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

Back

Oxygen.

Front

What is the role of water in photosynthesis?

Back

Water provides electrons and protons for the light-dependent reactions.

Front

What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

Back

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