photosynthesis

what is the first step in photosynthesis?

the light dependent reaction

organisms that go through chemosynthesis

bacteria found in hydrothermal vents

what kind of sugar do plays create during photosynthesis?

glucose

what is the role of water in photosynthesis?

water provided electrons and protons for the light-dependent reactants

location of light independent reaction

stroma

how does carbon dioxide enter the plant?

through the stomata

wavelengths of light that are reflected the most

green and yellow

what is produced during the light-dependent reactions

oxygen, ATP, and NADPH

wavelengths of the light that are absorbed the most

blue, violet, red

where do the light dependent reactions take place with the chloroplast?

thylakoid

reactant of photosynthesis that produces oxygen

water

what does it mean that oxygen is a byproduct of photosynthesis?

it is a secondary(waste) product that the plant does NOT need

what is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

chlorophyll absorbs sunlight to provide energy for the process

what is the green pigment that ‘traps’ sunlight

chlorophyll

what is the significance of photosynthesis to life on earth

it produces oxygen and organic compounds that are essential for life

what are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

light dependent reactions in the Calvin cycle

what are thylakoids?

membrane bound structures and chloroplasts were light independent reactions occur

denatured

enzyme(protein) that lost its shape and will no longer function

what is the equation for photosynthesis?

6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy —> C6H12O6 + 6O2

what is the main purpose of the Calvin cycle?

to convert carbon dioxide into glucose

enzymes

Controls the rate of chemical reactions