Photosynthesis Review

Front

What color does bromothymol blue turn in the presence of CO₂?

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Yellow.

Front

What is the primary pigment found in leaves responsible for photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll.

Front

What colors of light does chlorophyll absorb from sunlight?

Back

Red and blue light.

Front

What color of light is reflected by chlorophyll in leaves?

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Green light.

Front

Which leaf cells are known to contain the most chloroplasts?

Back

Palisade mesophyll cells.

Front

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll absorbs light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

Front

During which season do chlorophyll pigments primarily absorb light?

Back

Summer.

Front

What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis.

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

Front

What gas is a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.