Photosynthesis Knowledge Check

Pores on the surface of the leaf that allow CO2, H2O and O2 in and out.

• Stomata

• Stoma

• Stroma

• Stromata

How many sugar molecules are produced from every six molecules of carbon dioxide that enter the Calvin cycle?

• 1
• 3
• 6
• 12

Where does the Calvin Cycle occur?

• thylakoid
• stroma
• lumen
• mitochondria

What is the equation for photosynthesis?

• 6CO2 + 6H2O + glucose → C6H12O6 + 6O2
• 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2
• 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP → C6H12O6 + 6O2
• 6CO2 + 6H2O + heat energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

Match the following

• chloroplast

• Organelle for photosynthesis

• chlorophyll

• Light dependent reaction location

• thylakoid

• Light independent reaction location

• granum

• Pigment that absorbs light

• stroma

• A stack of thylakoids

What is the main purpose of the light independent reactions?

• Capture light energy

• Produce oxygen

• Produce ATP

• Convert carbon dioxide into glucose

What is another name for the light independent reactions of photosynthesis?

• Calvin Cycle

• Dark Reaction

• Light Dependent Reaction

• ATP Synthesis

Which pigment do plants commonly use to capture light?

• Chlorophyll

• Melanin

• Hemoglobin

• Carotene

What gas is produced during the light dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Glucose

• Water

The calvin cycle requires what substances from the light reaction?

• CO2 and Water

• light and CO2

• ATP and NADPH

• glucose and O2