The Process of Photosynthesis - Assignment
Identify structure A. Identify structure B. Identify structure C. Identify structure D.
A - chloroplast B - stroma C - granum D - thylakoid
Answer the following question about the generalized photosynthesis equation below: 6CO2 + 6H2O C6H12O6 + 6O2 Describe in words what occurs during the process represented by the photosynthesis equation. Include the importance of sunlight.
Carbon dioxide and water are combined in a series of reactions. Sunlight provides energy for the reactions. The end result of photosynthesis is the production of sugars (glucose, a food) and oxygen (a gas). The energy from sunlight is stored in the glucose.
Write a paragraph describing how Earth would be different if photosynthetic plants had not evolved.
The world would be very different if green plants had not evolved because the world is based on green plants. They provide food for almost all organisms: plants, animals, and microorganisms. They release oxygen into the atmosphere. They provide people with products including building materials, medicines, fuels, and fibers. They form fossil fuels, which are used by people all over the world. None of this would exist without green plants. The world would be much less colorful and diverse as well, because we would not have the great variety of plants, including trees and flowers, we have now. OR no food for organisms, no oxygen in the atmosphere, no trees or flowering plants, no products based on trees or plants (building materials, medicines, fuels, fibers), and no fossil fuels
Answer the following questions about the generalized photosynthesis equation: 6CO2 + 6H2O C6H12O6 + 6O2 What are the reactants of photosynthesis? Check all that apply.
carbon dioxide water
What are the products of photosynthesis? Check all that apply.
glucose oxygen
For each of the following processes, identify the part of the chloroplast in which it takes place. Light-dependent reactions Light-independent reactions Sun's energy absorbed Sugars produced
thylakoids stroma thylakoids stroma
