Photosynthesis

Front

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

Back

Sun

Front

Which statement about photosynthesis is correct?

Back

Plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis from sunlight.

Front

What are the products of photosynthesis?

Back

Oxygen and glucose.

Front

Which organelle performs PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

Back

Chloroplast.

Front

Which organelle from the plant cell is primarily responsible for converting sunlight to energy?

Back

Chloroplast.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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

What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of photosynthesis for life on Earth?

Back

Photosynthesis produces oxygen and organic compounds that are essential for life.