Photosynthesis

Front

What organelle performs PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

Back

Chloroplast

Front

What is the ultimate ORIGINAL source of energy for living things?

Back

Sun

Front

What gas is released by plants during photosynthesis?

Back

Oxygen

Front

What are the two molecules synthesized in the light dependent reactions that are carried over to the light independent reactions?

Back

NADPH and ATP

Front

Another name for the Calvin Cycle is?

Back

Light Independent Reaction

Front

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

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

Back

Light-dependent reactions and Light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle)

Front

What pigment is primarily responsible for absorbing light energy in plants?

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

In which part of the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur?

Back

In the leaves, specifically in the chloroplasts.

Front

What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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