Fun Quiz

1. 1. The overall equation for photosynthesis is __________ + __________ + sunlight → C6H12O6 + __________.

(a)  

• 2. The green pigment in plant leaves that captures light energy for photosynthesis is called (a)   .

• 3. The two phases of photosynthesis are __________-dependent reaction and __________-independent reaction.

(a)  

4. 4. The organelle where photosynthesis takes place is the (a)   .

5. 5. Tiny pores on the underside of leaves that allow gas exchange are called (a)   .

6. 6. The light-dependent reactions occur in the (a)   of the chloroplast.

7. 7. The light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle) occur in the (a)   of the chloroplast.

8. 8. In the light-dependent reaction, water is split in a process called (a)   , producing oxygen as a byproduct.

9. 9. The main products of the light-dependent reaction are __________, __________, and __________.

(a)  

10. 10. Increasing __________, __________, and __________ generally increases the rate of photosynthesis, but only up to a certain limit.

(a)