Photosynthesis/Light Reactions

Front

What are the stacks of disks in the chloroplast called?

Back

Grana

Front

Which gas is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide

Front

What supplies the electron that is lost in Photosystem II?

Back

Water

Front

What type of organism uses photosynthesis?

Back

Both plants and bacteria

Front

Where do the light-dependent reactions occur?

Back

Thylakoid membrane

Front

What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

Back

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

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

Back

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

Front

What is produced during the light-dependent reactions?

Back

ATP and NADPH

Front

What is the role of water in photosynthesis?

Back

Water provides electrons and protons, and releases oxygen as a byproduct.