photosynthesis 1.7 Flashcards
why does photosynthesis occur in greenplants?
because it contains cloroplasts which contains chlorophyll which traps light energy and converts it to chemical energy
where does photosynthesis occur
only in green plants
what is the equation for photosynthesis?
carbon dioxide + water ——–> sugar + oxygen
light
what 2 seperate parts does the procces of photosynthesis occur
light reactions and carbon fixation
what is produced when light energy is converted to chemical energy?
ATP
what does ATP stand for
adenosine triphosphate
what is ATP made of
adenosine and three phosphate
what is the equation for the ATP and ADP+Pi
breakdown releasing
energy
ATP ----------------> ADP+Pi
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build up requiring energywhat is the diagram of chemical energy by ATP
repiration: Glucose and oxygen ——–> carbon dioxide+water
energy transfer: ATP ADP+Pi
work: amino acids——–> protein
what is the light dependent stage?
when light energy is trapped to produce ATP which has been regenerated from ADP+Pi. Then the water created is split into hydrogen and oxygen
what is the carbon fixation of photosynthesis
it produces sugar by combining hydrogen and carbon dioxide
what are the factors of photosynthesis rate?
light intensity carbon dioxide concentration and temperature
what is a limitng factor
factor that holds up a process because it is in short supply
