Cliff's - Chapter 4 - Photosynthesis Flashcards
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Photosynthesis is the process of
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converting energy in sunlight
to energy in chemical bonds
(esp. glucose)
2
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chemical equation describing photosynthesis
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6 CO2 + 6 H2O + light —> C6H12O6 + 6 O2
3
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equation for photosynthesis is reverse of
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equation for cellular respiration
(except energy for photosynthesis comes from light)
4
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process of photosynthesis begins with
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light-absorbing pigments in plant cells
5
Q
light absorbing pigments in plant cells absorb energy from light only within
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certain wavelength
6
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