Photosynthesis Overview
What is defined as the process that converts solar energy into chemical energy
Organisms that are able to make their own food are known as
Autotrophs
True or False: ONLY plants can use photosynthesis.
False
When the water molecules are split during the light dependent reactions, what happens to the oxygen?
It is released
What is the formula for photosynthesis?
light energy
6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂
Light independent reactions, such as the Calvin Cycle take place in the absence of
Light
What gas is released during light reactions?
Oxygen
When animals eat plants, they get glucose. It is used to make ________ through cellular respiration.
ATP/Energy
What are the reactants in the photosynthesis formula?
6CO₂ + 6H₂O + light energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂
6CO2 and 6H2O
Light dependent reactions require _________ to take place.
Light
During a light dependent reaction, when sunlight & enzymes bond ADP with P, __________ is made.
ATP
What is the source of energy for photosynthesis?
The sun
What are the products?
6CO₂ + 6H₂O + light energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂
C6H12O6 and 6O2
Photosynthesis is a _____________ reaction, meaning it requires energy to take place.
Where in the chloroplast does the Calvin Cycle (light independent reaction) take place?
The Stroma
What is the purpose of photosynthesis?
To make glucose from sunlight
Plants create their food, glucose, through the process of photosynthesis. What is the chemical formula for glucose?
C6H12O6
Light dependent reactions take place in what part of the chloroplast?
Thylakoid
What is ATP?
Energy
In light dependent reactions, _______kept for later use; _______ is released as a waste .
H+ and Oxygen