Photosynthesis Part 2 Flashcards
Where does photosynthesis occur in green plants?
In the chloroplast of a cell.
What are the requirements for photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide, water, and radiant energy.
What are the products of photosynthesis?
Glucose and oxygen.
Write the word equation for photosynthesis.
Carbon dioxide + Water + Radiant energy → Glucose + Oxygen.
What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?
CO2 + H2O + radiant energy → C6H12O6 + O2.
What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?
It absorbs light energy.
What role do enzymes play in photosynthesis?
They facilitate the chemical reactions.
Fill in the blank: Photosynthesis occurs in _______.
chloroplast.
True or False: Water is a product of photosynthesis.
False.
True or False: Oxygen is released during photosynthesis.
True.
Fill in the blank: The sugar formed during photosynthesis is known as _______.
glucose.