Chapter 8 - Photosythesis

Question 1

What is an ATP?

Answer 1

Adenosine Triphosphate;
It is a charged energy molecule.
It has a nitrogen base and 3 phosphate ions.

Question 2

What is an ADP?

Answer 2

Adenosine Diphosphate;
It is an uncharged energy molecule.
It has a nitrogen base and 2 phosphate ions. If it gets another phosphate ion, it will become an ATP.

Question 3

What is the photosynthesis equation?

Answer 3

6O₂ + 6H₂O + “Light Energy” = C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂
or
6Oxygen + 6Water + “Light Energy” = 1Glucose + 6 Oxygen

Question 4

What are pigments? Give the example of a human pigment.

Answer 4

Pigments absorb different wavelengths of light (different colors). Eg. melanin is in human skin.

Question 5

What is the pigment in plants, and what is its purpose?

Answer 5

Chlorophyll is the pigment in plants. It serves the purpose of absorbing the sunlight.

Question 6

Photosynthesis:

Answer 6

Study the “Photosynthesis Process” deck