Photosynthesis

Front

Which organelle performs PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

Back

Chloroplast

Front

Plants need ________ for photosynthesis

Back

carbon dioxide

Front

Which product comes directly from the light dependent reactions?

Back

oxygen

Front

Which reactant is used directly in the light dependent reactions?

Back

water

Front

Which statement about photosynthesis is correct?

Back

Plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis from sunlight.

Front

What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

Back

6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

Front

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and converts it into chemical energy.

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

Back

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

Front

Where do the light-dependent reactions take place?

Back

In the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplasts.

Front

What is produced during the light-independent reactions?

Back

Glucose (C6H12O6) is produced.