Photosynthesis Flashcards

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Raw Materials for photosynthesis?

A
CO2 From atmosphere
H2O from soil 
radiant energy from the sun
Chlorophyll in  chloroplasts 
Enzymes
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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose (Stored as starch) and Oxygen ( waste )

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definition of photosynthesis?

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The process whereby CO2 and H2O are combined in the presence of chlorophyll and light energy to form energy-rich carbs. 02 is released as a by-product

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Thylakoid

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Photosynthetic membrane

Contains chlorophyll

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Stroma

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semiliquid that bathes inside of chloroplast
Contains enzymes for light phase
has ribosomes - making enzymes

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Double membrane

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permeable to 02, H2O, CO2 and glucose

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Starch grain

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store starch

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Intergranum

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Connects one granum to another

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granum

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a stack of thylakoidsm, + area for light absorption

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Chloroplasts

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organelle where photosynthesis takes place

Contain chlorophyll

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Adaptations of leaves for light absorption

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Lrage + flat area
cuticle + epidermis = transparent (light can enter)
Leaf is thin light go through

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where does light phase and dark phase take place?

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light phase (grana + light-dependent)
dark phase (Stroma - light and dark phase (independent of light))
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