Bio PreLab7

What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

6CO2 + 6H2O + light ---> C6H12O6 + 6O2

During the dark reactions, atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) is brought into the leaf through tiny pores called: ___________

Stomata

Match the phase (or step) of photosynthesis to the process. 1st phase/step 2nd phase/step

1. Light Reaction 2. Dark Reaction

CO2 is converted into a stable organic compound through a process known as

Carbon fixation

What will happen in the experiment when light hits the chloroplasts?

DPIP will be reduced, DPIP will change from blue to colorless, there will be an increase in light transmittance, (all of the above)

Photosynthesis is a catabolic process.

False

What is the end product of photosynthesis (for the plant)?

Glucose

Match the photosystem to the specialized pigment molecules.

PSI = P700 PSII = P680

Large complexes of proteins and pigments (light-absorbing molecules) that are optimized to harvest light are called:

Photosystems

When leaf pigments absorb light, electrons are boosted to a higher energy level, providing energy to:

produce ATP, reduce NADP+, (all of the above)