Chapter 6 Flashcards
1
Q
True or False: the equation for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O + light = C6H12O2+ 602 (carbon dioxide + water + sunlight = glucose + oxygen
A
True.
2
Q
Where does photosynthesis take place?
A
In chloroplasts in plant cells.
3
Q
What is inside of a chloroplast?
A
Chlorophyll that aids in photosynthesis.
4
Q
Where are photosystems located?
A
On the thylakoid membrane.
5
Q
What are the 3 pigments that absorb light?
A
Chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and carotenoid.
6
Q
What do light dependent reactions do?
A
They use light to produce ATP and NADPH
7
Q
What do light independent reactions do?
A
The calvin cycle uses ATP and NADPH to synthesize sugar.
