Photosynthesis Flashcard

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The main source of energy for all life comes from ____.

Back

the sun

Front

Why do most plants appear green?

Back

reflects green light.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

Back

carbon dioxide and water.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen

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Correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS? Options: 6CO₂ + 6H₂O --> 6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆, 6CO₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6H₂O --> O₂ , 6O₂ + 6H₂O --> 6CO₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆, C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ ---> 6H₂O + 6CO₂ 

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6CO₂ + 6H₂O --> 6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆

Front

Which gas is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

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carbon dioxide

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What is the function of NADPH and ATP?

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They are short term energy carriers

Front

Where do the light-dependent reactions occur? Options: thylakoid membrane, stroma, mesophyll, mitochondria

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thylakoid membrane

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Which of the following is NOT a product of the light-dependent reactions? Options: ATP, NADPH, Oxygen, Glucose

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Glucose

Front

What is the primary function of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

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To produce NADPH and ATP