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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 =
A
=
π
r
2
\pi r^2
π
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 =
A
=
π
r
2
\pi r^2
π
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 =
A
=
π
r
2
\pi r^2
π
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?
Light-dependent reactions
(in
thylakoids
)
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
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