3.1 - Photosynthesis Review

Front

What is another name for glucose?

Back

Sugar

Front

Why are many plants green?

Back

Chlorophyll reflects green light.

Front

Where do NADP+ and ADP produced in the Calvin cycle go?

Back

Back to the light reactions.

Front

Which organelle performs PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

Back

Chloroplast.

Front

What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

Back

To convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

Back

Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.

Front

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

Back

Chlorophyll.

Front

What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide (CO2).

Front

What is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

Back

Oxygen (O2).

Front

What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

Back

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