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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?,
6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂
In which organelle does photosynthesis occur?,
Chloroplast
Which pigment is primarily responsible for absorbing light energy?,
Chlorophyll a
Where does the Calvin cycle take place?
Stroma
What is the source of electrons in the light-dependent reactions?
Photolysis of water
What are the products of the light-dependent reactions?
ATP, reduced NADP (NADPH), and oxygen
What is photolysis?
Splitting of water using light energy
Which molecule accepts electrons at the end of the electron transport chain?
NADP
What is the role of ATP in photosynthesis?
Provides energy for the Calvin cycle
What is the role of reduced NADP (NADPH)?
Provides hydrogen/reducing power in the Calvin cycle
What enzyme catalyses carbon fixation in the Calvin cycle?
RuBisCO
What molecule is formed when CO₂ combines with RuBP?
GP (glycerate-3-phosphate)
What is the role of RuBP in photosynthesis?
CO₂ acceptor in the Calvin cycle
What happens to GP in the Calvin cycle?
It is reduced to TP using ATP and NADPH
What happens to TP to form glucose?
Two TP molecules combine to form one hexose sugar
What is the fate of most TP molecules?
Regenerate RuBP
