Photosynthesis Practice

Front

A pigment inside of a chloroplast is known as...

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Chlorophyll

Front

Dark reactions occur in which part of the chloroplast?

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Stroma

Front

Photosynthesis occurs inside of this organelle.

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Chloroplast

Front

What is the chemical formula for glucose, a product of photosynthesis?

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C6H12O6

Front

Which of the following is NOT a reactant in photosynthesis?

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Sugar (glucose)

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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

Front

What is the primary function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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To absorb light energy, primarily from the sun.

Front

What is the role of water in photosynthesis?

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Water provides electrons and protons for the light-dependent reactions.

Front

What gas is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen (O2)

Front

What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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