photosynthesis

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    • What is the waste product released by plants during photosynthesis?
      Oxygen
    • How do plants utilize sunlight in photosynthesis?
      To make food for themselves
    • What is the overall process of photosynthesis?
      • Plants capture sunlight
      • Combine water and carbon dioxide
      • Produce glucose (sugar)
      • Release oxygen as a waste product
    • How do the light-dependent and light-independent reactions work together in photosynthesis?
      • Light-dependent reactions use light energy to produce ATP and NADPH
      • Light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) use the ATP and NADPH to convert CO2 into carbohydrates
      • The two stages work in tandem to convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of carbohydrates
    • What is the role of light in photosynthesis?
      Light provides the energy for the light-dependent reactions
    • What is produced as a result of photosynthesis?
      Glucose and oxygen
    • What do plants combine during photosynthesis?
      Water and carbon dioxide
    • How does the structure of a leaf support photosynthesis?
      • Flat shape maximizes surface area for light absorption
      • Stomata allow CO2 to enter and O2 to exit
      • Chloroplasts in cells contain chlorophyll for light absorption
      • Vascular tissue (xylem and phloem) transport water, nutrients, and products
    • What is the formula for the area of a circle?
      A=A =πr2 \pi r^2
    • What are the inputs and outputs of photosynthesis?
      Inputs:
      • Carbon dioxide
      • Water
      • Light energy

      Outputs:
      • Carbohydrates (glucose)
      • Oxygen
    • What is the role of the roots in photosynthesis?
      • Absorb water from the soil for use in photosynthesis
      • Anchor the plant and provide structural support
      • Transport water and nutrients to the leaves
    • What is the role of the roots in photosynthesis?
      • Absorb water from the soil for use in photosynthesis
      • Anchor the plant and provide structural support
      • Transport water and nutrients to the leaves
    • What are the inputs and outputs of photosynthesis?
      Inputs:
      • Carbon dioxide
      • Water
      • Light energy

      Outputs:
      • Carbohydrates (glucose)
      • Oxygen
    • What are the inputs and outputs of the Calvin cycle?
      Inputs:
      • CO2
      • ATP
      • NADPH

      Outputs:
      • Organic compounds (e.g. glucose)
      • ADP
      • Pi
      • NADP+
    • What is the definition of photosynthesis?
      Process where plants convert light energy
    • What are the reactants of photosynthesis?
      Water (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2)
    • Why is oxygen released by plants important?
      All living things need it to breathe
    • What is the role of light in photosynthesis?
      Light provides the energy for the light-dependent reactions
    • What is the process of photosynthesis summarized?
      • Converts sunlight energy into chemical energy
      • Produces glucose as nourishment
      • Releases oxygen as a byproduct
    • What is the formula to calculate the area of a circle?
      A=A =πr2 \pi r^2
    • How does the structure of a leaf support photosynthesis?
      • Flat shape maximizes surface area for light absorption
      • Stomata allow CO2 to enter and O2 to exit
      • Chloroplasts in cells contain chlorophyll for light absorption
      • Vascular tissue (xylem and phloem) transport water, nutrients, and products
    • What is the name of the process that occurs in the thylakoid membrane?
      Light-dependent reactions
    • What is the main product of photosynthesis?
      Carbohydrates
    • What is the formula for the area of a circle?
      A=A =πr2 \pi r^2
    • How does light energy contribute to photosynthesis?
      It converts water and carbon dioxide into glucose
    • What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis?
      To convert sunlight energy into chemical energy
    • How do the light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle work together in photosynthesis?
      • Light-dependent reactions produce ATP and NADPH
      • Calvin cycle uses the ATP and NADPH to convert CO2 into organic compounds
    • What is the purpose of the light-dependent reactions that occur in the thylakoid membrane?
      To produce ATP and NADPH to power the Calvin cycle
    • What are the main components of the Calvin cycle?
      • CO2 fixation
      • Reduction of fixed carbon
      • Regeneration of RuBP
    • What is the main product of photosynthesis?
      Carbohydrates
    • Where does water break down during photosynthesis?
      In the thylakoid membrane
    • How do the thylakoid membrane and the stroma differ in their roles in photosynthesis?
      The thylakoid membrane is where the light-dependent reactions occur, while the stroma is where the Calvin cycle takes place
    • What are the two sets of reactions in photosynthesis?
      1. Light-dependent reactions (in thylakoids)
      2. Calvin Cycle (in stroma)
    • How do the pathways of photosynthesis differ in terms of location within the chloroplasts?
      Water breakdown occurs in thylakoids, CO2 in stroma
    • Where is carbon dioxide processed during photosynthesis?
      In the stroma region
    • What is the name of the image?
      Absorption Spectra of Pigments
    • How do water and carbon dioxide enter the plant for photosynthesis?
      They enter through the leaf stomata
    • What are the three pigments shown in the image?
      Chlorophyll a, Chlorophyll b, and β-Carotene
    • What are the products of photosynthesis?
      Glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2)
    • What is the purpose of the Calvin cycle?
      To convert carbon dioxide into organic compounds like glucose