Photosynthesis introduction

Question 1

Define: photosynthesis

Answer 1

process in which light energy is converted to chemical energy stored in glucose moelcules

Question 2

additional pruposes?

Answer 2

o Glucose can be used for plant – including energy storage (as sucrose (in fruit) or otherwise starch) making fats and oils, and as an energy source for respiration.
o Provides a means through which energy can enter ecosystems; plants are producers who provide energy for consumers…

Question 3

equation?

Answer 3

• 6CO2 + 6H2O —(light and chlorophyll)—> C6H12O6 + 6O2

Question 4

describe the amount of water molecules

Answer 4

12 reactants, 6 products.

Question 5

Describe how the chloroplast is bound

Answer 5

with a double membrane

Question 6

the membraneous parts of chloroplasts are

Answer 6

thylakoids, which are stacked to form grana

Question 7

define: thylakoid

Answer 7

membranous, fluid filled flattened disks.

Question 8

define: grana

Answer 8

stacks of thylakoids (g is for group)

Question 9

what is embedded itno thylakoid membranes?

Answer 9

chlorophyll and some enzymes