2.9 Photosynthesis (SL) Flashcards
1
Q
What are the components of chlorophyll?
A
Chlorin ring (light reacting)
Hydrocarbon tail
2
Q
Where does chlorophyll anchor?
A
Thylakoid membrane via the hydrocarbon tail
3
Q
What does an action spectrum indicate?
A
Overall rate of photosynthesis at each wavelength of light
4
Q
What reactions are light dependent?
A
Electron transport chain and photolysis
5
Q
What reactions are light independent?
A
Calvin cycle