Where does the mass from a tree come from?
CO2 and H2O
Where does all the energy in our food chain ultimately come from?
the sun
Which part of the chloroplast is the fluid-filled space surrounding the thylakoids?
stroma
Plants use the sugars produced in photosynthesis to make large carbohydrates called what?
Starches or cellulose are correct
What is the name of all the types of light-absorbing molecules that capture light energy from the sun and assist with photosynthesis?
pigments
Glucose is produced during the …
light independent reactions
What are the requirements of the Light-Dependent reactions?
need 2 out of 4
H20, adp, nadph, sunlight
What does ADP stand for?
Adenosine Diphosphate
A plant is placed in a container with a light source and enough water. Over time, the oxygen level inside the container increases. Which process is primarily responsible for this change?
water splitting in the light-dependent reactions
Where do light-independent reactions take place?
stroma
What is the name of the process that converts ADP back into ATP?
phosphorylation
What are the 2 main colors of light that are absorbed by chlorophylls?
blue and red.