Photosynthesis

Question 1

Define photosynthesis

Answer 1

The process of capturing light energy to power the production of glucose and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water.

Question 2

Identify the equation of photosynthesis

Answer 2

6CO2 + 12H2O —-> C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O

Question 3

Define light dependent stage

Answer 3

Process where light energy splits water into oxygen and hydrogen

Question 4

Define light independent stage

Answer 4

Process where carbon dioxide forms glucose

Question 5

Inputs and outputs for light dependent stage

Answer 5

Inputs:
12H20
12NADP+
18 ADP + Pi
Outputs:
6O2
12NADPH
18ATP

Question 6

Inputs and outputs for light independent stage

Answer 6

Inputs:
6CO2
12NADPH
18ATP
Outputs:
C6H12O6
6H2O
12NADP+
18ADP + Pi

Question 7

Identify the purpose of NADPH

Answer 7

To transfer hydrogen ions

Question 8

Identify the purpose of ATP

Answer 8

Transfers energy

Question 9

Thylakoid

Answer 9

Flattened sacs that are the site of the light dependent stage

Question 10

Location of each stage of photosynthesis

Answer 10

Light D: thylakoid
Light Ind: stroma

Question 11

granum (pl.grana)

Answer 11

a stack of thylakoids

Question 12

Stroma

Answer 12

Fluid inside chloroplasts

Question 13

Chlorophyll

Answer 13

Chemical found in thylakoid. Absorbs light energy.

Question 14

Mesophyll cells

Answer 14

plant cell in leaves that contain a lot of chloroplasts

Question 15

Stoma (pl. stomata)

Answer 15

Small pores on leaves surface that opens and closes for gas exchange.

Question 16

Xylem

Answer 16

Transports water and minerals from roots to leaves