Photosynthesis

Question 1

What is made at the end of the Calvin Cycle?

Answer 1

G3P (sugars)

Question 2

What is another name for the light-independent reaction?

Answer 2

Calvin Cycle

Question 3

What two things are sent back to the light side once the Calvin Cycle is over?

Answer 3

NADP+ and ADP

Question 4

In what part of the chloroplast does the Calvin Cycle (Dark Reaction) take place?

Answer 4

Stroma

Question 5

What gas is needed by the Calvin Cycle before it can start?

Answer 5

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Question 6

Why are plants green?

Answer 6

Plants contain a pigment molecule known as chlorophyll. Chlorophyll absorbs red and blue wavelengths, but reflects green wavelengths. This gives the plants their green color.

Question 7

Where does the Hydrogen for NADPH come from?

Answer 7

The splitting of water

Question 8

Define the compounds:

6CO2 + 6H2O + light > C6H12O6 + 6O2

Answer 8

Carbon Dioxide + Water + Light > Sugar (Glucose) + Oxygen

Question 9

What are the three parts of an ATP molecule?

Answer 9

Adenine, Sugar, 3 Phosphate Groups

Question 10

How many phosphate groups are in one molecule of ADP?

Answer 10

2 Phosphate Groups

Question 12

How many phosphate groups are in one molecule of ATP?

Answer 12

3 Phosphate Groups

Question 12

In what part of the chloroplast do the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis take place?

Answer 12

Thylakoid Membrane