Photosynthesis

Front

Plants are __________, they make their own food.

Back

Autotrophs

Front

Which organelle performs PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

Back

Chloroplast

Front

The disks in the chloroplast made up of a membrane called:

Back

Thylakoid

Front

The gel-like material that surrounds the grana is called ____

Back

Stroma

Front

Which of the following is NOT a product of the light reactions?

Back

Glucose (Sugar)

Front

What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

Back

Light-dependent reactions and Light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle)

Front

What is the main purpose of the light-dependent reactions?

Back

To convert solar energy into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH) and produce oxygen.

Front

What is the main purpose of the Calvin Cycle?

Back

To convert carbon dioxide and other compounds into glucose using ATP and NADPH.

Front

What gas is taken in by plants during photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide (CO2)