Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis

Today I am learning how to identify the reactants and products of the overall processes of photosynthesis.

• I will know that I have it when I can explain how sunlight energy is converted into chemical energy

• and then utilized by the cellular respiration process to produce ATP.

Poll

I would say that....

• I know EXACTLY what photosynthesis is.

• I have heard a little about photosynthesis but don't really know what it is.

• I have never heard of photosynthesis before.

Let's take a closer look at photosynthesis

Amoeba Sisters....HELP!

Multiple Select

In photosynthesis, what are the two major reactions that take place?

• Light Dependent Reaction

• Glycolysis

• Light Independent Reaction (also called Calvin Cycle or Dark Reaction)

• Kreb's Cycle

Multiple Select

Where do the reactions of photosynthesis take place? Choose 2

• Thylakoids (in chloroplast)

• Cell Nucleus

• Animal Cell Membrane

• Stroma (in chloroplast)

In a Nutshell...

Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and glucose.

Open Ended

What are the reactants of photosynthesis? Write your answers please.

Open Ended

What are the products of photosynthesis? Write your answers please.

Today you learned about photosyntheis

• Reactants

• Products