Photosynthesis Review

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Plants need ________ for photosynthesis

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carbon dioxide

Front

What source provides the initial energy required in photosynthesis?

Back

Sunlight

Front

Where do the light reactions happen?

Back

thylakoid membrane

Front

The tiny mouth-like openings in leaves where gases move in and out are called?

Back

Stomata

Front

What is the chemical formula for glucose?

Back

C6 H12 O6

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

Back

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

Front

What gas is released as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

Front

What is the role of water in photosynthesis?

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Water provides electrons and protons for the light reactions and is split to release oxygen.