Photosynthesis Flashcards
1
Q
How many stages take place in photosynthesis?
A
3
2
Q
What’s stage 1?
A
Light energy is absorbed by chlorophyll in green plants
3
Q
What’s stage 2?
A
Within the chlorophyll molecule, the light energy is used to rearrange the atoms of carbon dioxide and water to produce glucose (a sugar)
4
Q
What’s stage 3?
A
Oxygen is produced as a waste product
5
Q
What is the word equation for photosynthesis?
A
Carbon Dioxide + Water —-> Glucose + Oxygen
chlorophyll
6
Q
What is the symbol equation for photosynthesis?
A
6CO(2) + 6H(2)O ——> C(6)H(12)O(6) + 6O(2)
Chlorophyll
