Light-Dependent
Where does a light-dependent reaction happen?
Grana
What does a light-dependent reaction make?
Glucose (sugar)
In which plant cell organelle does photosynthesis take place?
Chloroplast
What gas do plants take in from the air during this process?
Carbon dioxide
What is the ultimate source of energy that drives photosynthesis?
The Sun
What molecule is released as a waste product?
Oxygen
Where does a light-independent reaction happen?
Stroma
What is the main green pigment that traps energy from the sun?
Chlorophyll
What essential gas do plants release back into the air?
Oxygen
What tiny pores on the underside of a leaf let gases in and out?
The Stomata
What carries energy from the light-dependent reaction to the light-independent reaction?
ATP and NADPH
What does photorespiration?
Add oxygen to the Calvin Cycle instead of carbon dioxide.
What are stacks of disk-like thylakoids inside a chloroplast called?
Granum
This molecule is absorbed through the roots and is split during the light-dependent reactions to provide electrons.
H2O
What are the main factors to look at when figuring out the rate of photosynthesis?
Speed, amount of CO2, and temperature