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What is photosynthesis?
it is the process where light energy from the sun is converted into chemical energy in the form of glucose.
What is the word equation for photosynthesis?
........................light energy ................................
CO2 + H2O ------------------------> Glucose + O2
........................Chlorophyll ................................
What are the stages of photosynthesis called?
-Photolysis/ light dependent stage
-carbon fixation
In Photolysis/light dependent stage, what 2 things are needed?
Light energy and water.
What does light energy do to water in photolysis/light dependent stage?
Splits the water into hydrogen and oxygen
What happens to oxygen in photolysis/light dependent stage?
It is release back into the atmosphere.
Light energy in photolysis/light dependent stage is converted into a chemical energy. What is this chemical energy?
ATP
In carbon fixation, what 3 things are needed for this stage to take place?
ATP, hydrogen and carbon dioxide.
What is ATP broken down into?
ADP + Pi
What are the fates of glucose that is produced in photosynthesis?
-Stored as starch
-used as a structural carbohydrate cellulose.
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