Into to photosynthesis

Question 1

inputs and outputs of light-dependent reactions

Answer 1

inputs
- light energy
- water

outputs
- oxygen
- ATP
- reduced NADP

Question 2

inputs and outputs of light-independent reactions

Answer 2

inputs
- CO2
- ATP
- reduced NADP

outputs
- GALP

Question 3

oxidation

Answer 3

gain of oxygen, loss of hydrogen and loss of electrons

Question 4

reduction

Answer 4

loss of oxygen, gain of hydrogen and gain of electrons

Question 5

photosynthesis equation

Answer 5

carbon dioxide + water –> glucose + oxygen
6CO2 + 6H20 –> C6H1206 + 6O2

Question 6

phosphorylation

Answer 6

a biochemical process that involves the addition of phosphate to an organic compound

Question 7

photophosphorylation

Answer 7

the use of energy from the sunlight to convert ADP + Pi to ATP

Question 8

chloroplast

Answer 8

• double membrane
• stroma
• thylakoid
• granum
• lamella

Question 9

structure of ATP

Answer 9

3 phophate groups, adenine and a ribose sugar

Question 10

what happens when light reaches a leaf surface

Answer 10

5% is reflected, 50% is not absorbed by chlorophyll, 40% is absorbed and 5% is transmitted straight through the leaf

Question 11

limiting factors for photosynthesis

Answer 11

1. light intensity
2. C02 concentration
3. temperature