photosynthesis Flashcards

(15 cards)

1
Q

Which organelle does photosynthesis take place in?

A

The chloroplast

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2
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Where are chloroplasts found?

A

In photosynthetic plant cells

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3
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How many membranes are there in the chloroplasts?

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2

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4
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What are thylakoids?

A

The envelope consisting of many flattened sacs

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5
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What are stacks of thylakoids called?

A

Grana/ granum

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6
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Which part of photosynthesis takes place in the thylakoids?

A

Light dependent reaction

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7
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What is the membrane system surrounded by?

A

The stroma

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8
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Which part of photosynthesis takes part in the stroma?

A

Light independent reaction

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9
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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

A

6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2

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10
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What are the conditions that would affect photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide, water, light, chlorophyll, a suitable temperature for enzymes

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11
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What does photosynthesis involve?

A

Formation of organic compounds by the reduction of carbon dioxide

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12
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Where is the hydrogen obtained to do this?

A

The light induced breakdown of water (photolysis)

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13
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What is ATP required for?

A

The synthesis of organic molecules

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14
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How is ATP produced in photosynthesis?

A

By the conversion of light energy by photophosphorylation

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15
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What are the two stages of photosynthesis?

A

Light dependent reaction, light independent reaction

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