independent reaction
what is the cycle called ?
Calvin cycle
light dependent occurs in ?
chloroplast (in thylakoid) membrane
is the green color from white light reflected or absorbed ?
reflected
where does water enter through in a plant ?
through roots
this is the name for the food that plants make during photosynthesis ?
glucose (sugar)
The light independent reaction, also called the calvin cycle takes place ?
outside of the chloroplasts.
what is the electron transport chain ?
a series of proteins in thylakoid membrane
what is the best absorbing color ?
What are the two main accessory pigments called ?
Chlorophyll b and carotenoids
Write the equation for the light dependent reaction (not the chemical equation)
Light + Water + Hydrogen ---> ATP + NADPH + Oxygen
light independent reaction makes glucose sugar from what 2 elements ?
CO2 and hydrogen
When electrons are excited in photosystem 2 where do they go ?
photosystem 1
chlorophyll is located in ?
within the chloroplast
Why do Leaves have a large surface area?
To absorb as much light as possible
what organelle takes in CO2 ?
stomata
light independent uses ATP to ?
produced to make simple sugars
what does light dependent reactions produces ?
produces ATP and NADPH molecules to be used to fuel - independent reaction
what is the chloroplast ?
organelle responsible for photosynthesis
Plants are green primarily because of this pigment?
chlorophyll A
What are the main reactants for the light independent reaction ?
CO2, ATP, NADPH
light independent ensures that plants make ?
glucose 24 hrs per day
why does water break down ?
refill electrons in photosystem 2
What pigment absorbs orange light?
Chlorophyll b
The strands that connect Thylakoids together
What are lamella
besides sugar plants release gas back into air during photosynthesis which humans and animals need to breathe ?
oxygen