Photosynthesis Test Flashcards

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1
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Chlorophyll

A

light-absorbing pigment

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2
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Chemical energy

A

energy stored in the bonds of molecules

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3
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Radiant energy

A

energy that travels in waves

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4
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Aerobic

A

a process that requires oxygen

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5
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Anaerobic

A

a process that does not require oxygen

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6
Q

Stomata

A

pores on the surface of the leaf that allow gas exchange surrounded by guard cells

(pl. of “stoma)

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7
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Structure of stroma

A

Fluid-filled space inside the chloroplast

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8
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Structure of grana

A

Stacks of thylakoids

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9
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Structure of thylakoid

A

Small interconnected sacks

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10
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Type of organism that goes through photosynthesis

A

Autotroph

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11
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Type of organism that goes through cellular respiration

A

Heterotroph

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12
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What are the three parts to an ATP molecule

A

adenine, ribose, and phosphate groups

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13
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What are the differences between ATP and ADP

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ATP has three phosphate groups and is charged, ADP has two and is like a dead battery

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14
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When a phosphate is added to ADP to become ATP energy is

A

Stored

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15
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When a phosphate is lost from ATP to become ADP energy is

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Released

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16
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Photosynthesis equation

A

6 CO𝟤 + 12 H𝟤O —> C𝟨H𝟣𝟤O𝟨 + 6 O𝟤
6 carbon dioxide + 12 water —> glucose + 6 oxygen

17
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What are the products of photosynthesis?

A

glucose, oxygen, NADPH

18
Q

*What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

A

Carbon dioxide and water

19
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*What is (are) the Electron Carrier(s) for photosynthesis

A

NADP+ (becomes NADPH when carrying the electron)

20
Q

Where does the light-dependent reaction take place

A

Thylakoid

21
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*What is (are) the product(s) of the light-dependent reaction?

A

Oxygen and NADPH

22
Q

Where does the light-independent reaction take place?

A

Stroma

23
Q

What is (are) the product(s) of the light-independent reaction?

A

Glucose and water

24
Q

Which of these stages is also called the Calvin Cycle

A

The light-independent reaction

25
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The chloroplast is located on the (top/bottom) of the leaf

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