Unit 3 Biology

Front

What is the purpose of photosynthesis?

Back

To create glucose

Front

What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

Back

CO2 + H2O -> C6H12O6 + O2

Front

Where does Light Reaction take place? What are the products?

Back

Chloroplast; ATP and NADPH

Front

What is the function of the Calvin Cycle? Where does it take place?

Back

To synthesize glucose; Chloroplast

Front

What are ATP and NADPH used for?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What is chlorophyll? Where is it located?

Back

A pigment; Chloroplast

Front

What is the importance of grana, stroma, and the thylakoid membrane in chloroplasts?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What is the difference between photosystem I and photosystem II? Which occurs first?

Back

Photosystem I; Photosystem II occurs first

Front

Why do most plants that carry out photosynthesis appear green?

Back

They reflect green light.

Front

What does it mean when an electron is “energized”?

Back

It gains energy