photosynthesis

Question 1

What is the formula for photosynthesis

Answer 1

6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2

Question 2

How is ATP synthesised

Answer 2

Condensation reaction between ADP and Pi
ATP synthase catalyses this reaction

Question 3

how do coenzymes work and what are some examples

Answer 3

transfer chemical groups from one molecule to another
NAD, coenzyme A and FAD

Question 4

what is the light dependent reaction

Answer 4

occurs in thylakoid membrane
light absorbed by chlorophyll excite electrons (photoionisation)
H20 is oxidised to O2

Question 5

what is the light independent reaction

Answer 5

also called Calvin cycle
doesn’t use light
occurs in stroma

Question 6

how are carbohydrates formed

Answer 6

two triose phosphate molecules are joined together

Question 7

what are limiting reagents in photosynthesis

Answer 7

c02 concentration
temperature
light intensity

Question 8

how can you investigate the different pigments in leaves

Answer 8

use chromatography

Question 9

what does NADP do

Answer 9

acts as an electron acceptor

Question 10

what is photoionisation

Answer 10

breaking down water