Photosynthesis-USBT

Front

What is the interior space of the chloroplast called?

Back

Stroma

Front

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?

Back

Chloroplast

Front

What are the two products of the light reactions needed for the Calvin cycle?

Back

NADPH and ATP

Front

What are the stacks of disks in the chloroplast called?

Back

Grana

Front

What gas do plants take in before photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon Dioxide

Front

What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

Back

It provides the energy needed to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

Front

What is the function of thylakoids in chloroplasts?

Back

Thylakoids are the site of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.

Front

What is the significance of the Calvin cycle?

Back

The Calvin cycle uses ATP and NADPH to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.