Chapter 3 - Photosynthesis Flashcards
0
Q
What are the two main colours that chlorophyll A absorbs?
A
Blue and red
1
Q
State the 3 fates of the light
A
Reflected
Transmitted
Absorbed
2
Q
Name the accessory pigments
A
Carotene and Xanothophyll
3
Q
Name stage one of photosynthesis
A
Photolysis
4
Q
Is stage one light dependent?
A
Yes
5
Q
Where in the chloroplasts does stage one take place?
A
Grana
6
Q
What does the light do to the water?
A
Water is split into hydrogen and oxygen
7
Q
What happens to the oxygen in stage one?
A
It is omitted back into the air
8
Q
What does hydrogen do in stage one?
A
Binds to a hydrogen acceptor ( NADP )
9
Q
Name stage two
A
Carbon Fixation
10
Q
Where does stage two take place?
A
Stroma of chloroplasts
11
Q
What are the hydrogen and ATP from stage one used to do in stage 2?
A
Convert CO2 into glucose
