Photosynthesis Flashcards

1
Q

Organisms that use light energy from the sun to produce food

A

Autotrophs

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2
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The process of photosynthesis is a nuclear reaction. True or false?

A

False, Its a chemical reaction.

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3
Q

What is the equation for photosynthesis?

A

6CO^2 + 6H^2O + Energy —> C^2H^12O^6

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4
Q

The process of changing light energy to chemical energy. Occurs in plants and some algae.

A

Photosynthesis

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5
Q

____ is the pigment inside the ____ that absorbs light for photosynthesis

A

chlorophyll, chloroplast

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6
Q

Where does carbon dioxide enter during photosynthesis?

A

The stomata

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7
Q

Photosynthesis occurs in the _____ of the plants.

A

Chloroplasts

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8
Q

The glucose made during photosynthesis can be used for numerous things like

A

Repairing plant tissues, or it could be storied into starch.

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9
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Is the process by where the energy of glucose is released in the cell to be used for life processes

A

Cellular Respiration

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10
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equation for respiration

A

C^6H^12O^2 + 6O^2 —> 6CO^2 + 6H^2O + ATP energy

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11
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What pigment is Chlorophyll A and B?

A

Blue-green, yellow-green

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