photosynthesis Flashcards
1
Q
what is photosynthesis?
A
Photosynthesis “synthesis using light” is responsible for almost all the planet’s energy resources
2
Q
what is the equation for photosynthesis?
A
6CO2 + 6H2O —plant , light–> C6H12O6 + 6O2
3
Q
what is the site of photosynthesis?
A
chloroplast
4
Q
what is the structure of chloroplast?
A
- inner and outer membrane
- stroma
- chloroplast
- DNA
-ribosome - thylakoid
- thylakoid space
- intermembrane space
5
Q
how many membranes are in chloroplasts?
A
3
6
Q
how many compartments are in chloroplasts?
A
- inter-membrane space
- stroma
- thylakoid space
7
Q
where do light reactions & carbon fixations occur?
A
light reaction - thylakoid membrane
carbon fixations - stroma
8
Q
what is light energy?
A
- Capture light energy and convert it to chemical energy
- Using pigment and protein complexes embedded in the thylakoid membrane
