Photosynthesis Part 3 Flashcards
What is the primary function of photosynthesis?
To convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose
Photosynthesis is essential for producing oxygen and organic compounds used by living organisms.
What are the requirements for photosynthesis?
- Carbon dioxide
- Water
- Radiant energy/light energy
- Chlorophyll
- Enzymes
These components are necessary for the process to occur efficiently.
Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?
Inside the chloroplast
The chloroplast is an organelle unique to plant cells.
What is chlorophyll?
A green pigment found inside chloroplasts
Chlorophyll plays a crucial role in absorbing light energy.
What is the role of water in photosynthesis?
Absorbed from soil by the roots of plants
Water is a key reactant in the photosynthesis process.
What gas is released as a product of photosynthesis?
Oxygen
Oxygen is released back into the atmosphere during photosynthesis.
What carbohydrate is formed as a result of photosynthesis?
Glucose
Glucose can be converted and stored as starch in plants or glycogen in animals.
What is the structure of a chloroplast?
- Thylakoid
- Granum
- Stroma
- Double membrane
- Lamella
- Chloroplast DNA
These structures are crucial for the function of chloroplasts.
Fill in the blank: _______ diffuses into the leaves of plants during photosynthesis.
Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide is essential for the photosynthesis process.
True or False: Enzymes are found inside chloroplasts.
True
Enzymes facilitate the biochemical reactions in photosynthesis.
What is the role of radiant energy in photosynthesis?
Absorbed from the sun by leaves of plants
This energy is essential for converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose.