Photosynthesis

Front

Which organelle performs PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

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Chloroplast

Front

What gas goes into the plant before photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon Dioxide

Front

The stacks of disks in the chloroplast are called:

Back

Grana

Front

After photosynthesis, plants store their energy as _________ .

Back

glucose (sugar)

Front

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

Back

Sun

Front

What pigment is primarily responsible for capturing light energy in photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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

Front

In which part of the chloroplast do the light-dependent reactions occur?

Back

Thylakoid membranes

Front

What is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

Front

What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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