Photosynthesis 1
What three things are needed in order for photosynthesis to take place?
solar/light energy, water, and carbon dioxide
What are the two main structures of the chloroplast?
The grana and the stroma
What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?
C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂+ 6H₂O + energy (ATP)
How many TOTAL molecules of ATP can ideally be produced from one molecule of glucose when oxygen is present?
36-38
Converting that energy source into something usable is accomplished by what?
Photosynthesis
What does a light-dependent reaction require?
solar energy
Which process can produce the most energy for a cell?
Aerobic respiration
What are the 2 main types of fermentation?
Lactic acid fermentation
Alcohol fermentation
Write the equation for photosynthesis
6H₂O + 6CO₂→ C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂
Where is the energy stored in a light-dependent reaction?
In the bonds of ATP and NADPH
What is the process at the beginning of cellular respiration that breaks down glucose?
Glycolysis
In what organisms does lactic acid fermentation occur?
Some bacteria and animal cells (like your muscles)
Where does photosynthesis take place?
In the chloroplast
Where do light-independent reactions occur?
The stroma
Which process takes place in the inner membrane of mitochondria?
ETC- Electron Transport Chain
Pyruvate from glycolysis is broken down into what during alcohol fermentation?
Alcohol, CO₂, and 2 ATP
What are the products of photosynthesis?
Glucose and oxygen
Is the Calvin Cycle a light-dependent or light-independent reaction?
Light-independent
What is another name for anaerobic respiration?
Fermentation
During anaerobic respiration, how many TOTAL ATP are produced?
2-4 ATP