Photosynthesis Flashcard LE 2025

Front

What types of organisms are able to carry out photosynthesis?

Back

Plants, some Protists, and some Bacteria

Front

What are the raw materials ("ingredients") plants use to make sugar for themselves?

Back

Water and carbon dioxide

Front

Which specific sugar is produced by photosynthesis? Options: Sucrose, Glucose, Galactose, Maltose

Back

Glucose

Front

Which can be said about blue light vs. yellow light?

Back

Blue light has a short wavelength and is effective for plant absorption.

Front

Which color of visible light carries the most energy based on wavelength? Options: Violet, Red, Yellow, Green

Back

Violet

Front

What was the main reason the term "dark reaction" was changed to "light-independent reaction"?

Back

The dark reaction can occur with light or without it.

Front

What is the name of a SINGLE membranous, disc-like structure in a chloroplast that contains chlorophyll?

Back

Thylakoid

Front

What is the main organelle associated with photosynthesis?

Back

Chloroplast

Front

What does sunlight do in photosynthesis?

Back

It splits water, causes photolysis to occur, and brings about the release of oxygen from plants.

Front

How many G3P (PGAL) molecules are needed to produce a single sugar molecule as a usable end product in photosynthesis?

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