Photosynthesis-Life Sciences

The green, light-trapping pigment in photosynthesis found in plant leaves

• Chloroplast

• Chlorophyll

• Chlorine

Site of reactions of the light independent phase in the chloroplast

• Stroma

• Grana

• Stomata

The splitting of water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen in the presence of light.

• Photosynthesis

• Phosphorylation

• Photolysis

The process in plants in which radiant energy is converted into chemical energy

• Respiration

• Photolysis

• Photosynthesis

The general energy carrier in the cells of living organisms

• ATP

• GMO

• NAD

The form of carbohydrate in which energy is stored in most plants

• Glucose

• Protein

• Starch

The organelle that absorbs radiant energy during photosynthesis.

• Chlorophyll

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

The organic molecules that act as catalysts and control the chemical reactions during photosynthesis.

• Enzymes

• Water

• Carbohydrate

The light phase of photosynthesis takes place …

 

• when light is absent.

• when light is present.

• during the night and day.

The form of carbohydrate produced during photosynthesis.

• Starch

• Protein

• Glucose