Photosynthesis Flashcards
1
Q
Photosynthesis
A
The process of producing sugars from carbon dioxide and water, using sunlight as an energy source.
2
Q
Word equation
A
Carbon dioxide + water ➡️ Glucose + oxygen
3
Q
Balanced chemical equation
A
6CO2 + 6H2O ➡️ C6H12O6 + 6O2
4
Q
What are the requirements for photosynthesis
A
-Sunlight
-Water
-Carbon Dioxide
-Chlorophyll
5
Q
What are the two stages of photosynthesis?
A
- Light stage
-Cyclic & non cyclic - Light independent stage/ Dark stage
6
Q
Photolysis
A
The splitting of water.
7
Q
Products of the light stage
A
-NADPH
-ATP
-Oxygen
8
Q
Products of the dark stage
A
-NADP+
-ADP + P
-Glucose
