Photosynthesis Review

Front

Thylakoids are arranged in stacks called ____.

Back

Granum

Front

What kind of sugar do plants create during photosynthesis?

Back

Glucose

Front

Photosynthesis takes place in the ____________ of plant cells.

Back

Chloroplasts

Front

What are the products of photosynthesis?

Back

Oxygen and glucose

Front

What is the main purpose of the light dependent reactions?

Back

To provide the energy for the Calvin cycle.

Front

What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

Back

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

Front

What pigment is primarily responsible for capturing light energy in plants?

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

Back

Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.

Front

Where do the light-dependent reactions occur?

Back

In the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts.

Front

What is produced during the light-dependent reactions?

Back

ATP and NADPH.