photosynthesis Flashcards
what is photosynthesis?
photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy from the sun into chemical energy
autotrophs vs heterotrophs?
autotrophs are producers and heterotrophs are consumers
what organisms can perform photosynthesis ?
plants, protists, bacteria
where does photosynthesis take place?
in chloroplasts
what is the structure of chloroplasts?
inner membrane, outer membrane, thylakoid, granum, stroma
do unicellular protists contain chloroplasts?
yes
do cyanobacteria contain chloroplasts?
no
where are most chloroplasts found?
most chloroplasts are found in the leaves of plants.
- 30-50 chloroplasts per plant cell.
chloroplasts are found primarily in the cells of?
mesophyll tissue
photosynthesis is a two stage process
light dependent reactions and light independent reactions
what are light dependent reactions?
photosynthesis is driven by the visible light portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.
