27-36 Flashcards
Photosynthesis occurs in 2 stages. Name each stage and where they take place.
Light independent reaction and light dependent reaction.
Two reactants of photosynthesis re carbon dioxide and water. In which iReaction is each used.
Carbón dioxide is used in the Calvin cycle
Water is used in the light dependent cycle.
What is the purpose of the light dependent reaction?
To convert solar energy into chemical energy.
What happens the the high energy electrons produced in reaction 1?
They are used to create NADPH and ATP
What is the name of the enzyme in the thylakoids membrane that is used to produce ATP
Glucose
Where does the Calvin cycle take place?
The stroma
What are 3 factors that effects the rate of photosynthesis.
Carbon dioxide concentration, light intensity, and temperature
What splits off in photosynthesis to create sugar
Carbon