Biology 1 Photosynthesis Vocabulary Review

Front

What acts like the plasma membrane to control what enters and leaves the chloroplast?

Back

Inner and outer membranes.

Front

What are the coin-shaped membrane sacs that contain pigments?

Back

Thylakoid.

Front

What part of photosynthesis involves the fixation of CO2 and the production of sugars?

Back

Light Independent Reactions.

Front

What part of photosynthesis involves the splitting of water and the production of ATP using sunlight?

Back

Light Dependent Reactions.

Front

What are colorless substances that absorb and reflect various colors of light?

Back

Pigments.

Front

What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll.

Front

What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?

Back

Photosynthesis.

Front

What is the name of the cycle that occurs in the light-independent reactions?

Back

Calvin Cycle.

Front

What is the role of water in photosynthesis?

Back

Water is split to provide electrons and protons for the light-dependent reactions.

Front

What gas is taken in by plants during photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide (CO2).