Photosynthesis Flashcards
1
Q
What is photosynthesis?
A
The process of turning CO2 and H2O into glucose.
2
Q
What do chloroplasts do?
A
Take light energy and turn it into chemical energy.
3
Q
How much ATP is used when transporting 6CO2 to produce a hexose sugar?
A
12 ATP
4
Q
What are the key precursor molecules in the light reactions of photosynthesis?
A
H2O and NADP+
5
Q
What are the end products of photosynthesis? (2)
A
CH2O and O2
6
Q
What is the precursor molecule of the Calvin cycle?
A
CO2
7
Q
What is the product of the Calvin cycle?
A
Glucose
8
Q
What are the three phases of the Calvin cycle?
A
Carboxylation, reductive and regeneration
