Process: photosynthesis
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Worksheet: Photosynthesis
Definition: Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy. This energy is stored in the form of carbohydrates, such as sugars, which are synthesized from carbon dioxide and water. Oxygen is released as a byproduct. Photosynthesis is crucial for life on Earth, as it is the primary way that energy from the sun is captured and made available to living organisms. It also plays a vital role in maintaining the Earth's atmosphere by producing oxygen.
Explanation: Photosynthesis is a complex process that occurs in two main stages: the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (also known as the Calvin cycle). The light-dependent reactions take place in the thylakoid membranes within chloroplasts, organelles found in plant cells. During these reactions, chlorophyll, a pigment that gives plants their green color, absorbs light energy. This light energy is used to split water molecules into oxygen, protons, and electrons. The oxygen is released as a byproduct. The electrons are passed along an electron transport chain, generating ATP (adenosine triphosphate), an energy-carrying molecule, and NADPH, a reducing agent.
The light-independent reactions, or Calvin cycle, occur in the stroma, the fluid-filled space within chloroplasts. In this stage, the ATP and NADPH produced in the light-dependent reactions are used to convert carbon dioxide into glucose. This process involves a series of enzymatic reactions in which carbon dioxide is "fixed" or incorporated into organic molecules. The cycle begins with a reaction between carbon dioxide and a five-carbon sugar called ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate (RuBP), catalyzed by the enzyme RuBisCO. The resulting molecule is eventually converted into glucose and other carbohydrates. Photosynthesis is essential for the survival of plants, providing them with the energy they need to grow and reproduce. It also forms the base of most food chains, as animals and other organisms obtain their energy by consuming plants or other organisms that have consumed plants.
Use in 5 Sentences:
Photosynthesis is the fundamental process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy.
During photosynthesis, plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, contributing to the Earth's atmosphere.
The light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis produce ATP and NADPH, which fuel the Calvin cycle.
The Calvin cycle uses carbon dioxide to synthesize glucose, providing energy for plant growth.
Photosynthesis is crucial for sustaining life on Earth, as it provides the energy and oxygen that most organisms need to survive.
10-Item Test: Photosynthesis
What is the primary function of photosynthesis?
a) To produce carbon dioxide
b) To release water
c) To convert light energy into chemical energy
d) To break down glucose for energy
Answer: c) To convert light energy into chemical energy
Reason: Photosynthesis is the process of converting light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose. Option a is the opposite of what happens, option b is a reactant, and option d describes cellular respiration.
In which organelle does photosynthesis take place?
a) Mitochondria
b) Nucleus
c) Chloroplast
d) Endoplasmic reticulum
Answer: c) Chloroplast
Reason: Chloroplasts are the organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs. Mitochondria are involved in cellular respiration, the nucleus contains genetic material, and the endoplasmic reticulum is involved in protein synthesis.
Which pigment is essential for absorbing light energy in photosynthesis?
a) Hemoglobin
b) Melanin
c) Chlorophyll
d) Carotenoid
Answer: c) Chlorophyll
Reason: Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis. Hemoglobin carries oxygen in blood, melanin provides skin color, and carotenoids are accessory pigments.
Which of the following are the reactants of photosynthesis?
a) Glucose and oxygen
b) Carbon dioxide and water
c) ATP and NADPH
d) Glucose and water
Answer: b) Carbon dioxide and water
Reason: Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide and water as reactants. Glucose and oxygen are the products. ATP and NADPH are energy-carrying molecules involved in the process.
What is the byproduct of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
a) Carbon dioxide
b) Glucose
c) Oxygen
d) Water
Answer: c) Oxygen
Reason: The light-dependent reactions split water, releasing oxygen as a byproduct. Carbon dioxide is used in the Calvin cycle, glucose is a product of the Calvin cycle, and water is a reactant.
During which stage of photosynthesis is glucose produced?
a) Light-dependent reactions
b) Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions)
c) Electron transport chain
d) Photolysis
Answer: b) Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions)
Reason: Glucose is produced during the Calvin cycle, also known as the light-independent reactions. The light-dependent reactions produce ATP and NADPH. The electron transport chain is part of the light-dependent reactions, and photolysis is the splitting of water.
What is the role of ATP and NADPH in photosynthesis?
a) To absorb light energy
b) To transport water to the leaves
c) To provide energy for the Calvin cycle
d) To release oxygen
Answer: c) To provide energy for the Calvin cycle
Reason: ATP and NADPH, produced in the light-dependent reactions, provide the energy and reducing power needed for the Calvin cycle to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.
Which enzyme plays a key role in carbon fixation in the Calvin cycle?
a) Amylase
b) RuBisCO
c) Pepsin
d) Lipase
Answer: b) RuBisCO
Reason: RuBisCO (ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase) is the enzyme that catalyzes the first step of the Calvin cycle, where carbon dioxide is fixed to RuBP. Amylase digests starch, pepsin digests protein, and lipase digests fats.
Where do the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur?
a) Stroma
b) Thylakoid membranes
c) Cytoplasm
d) Mitochondrial matrix
Answer: b) Thylakoid membranes
Reason: The light-dependent reactions take place in the thylakoid membranes within the chloroplasts. The stroma is where the Calvin cycle occurs, the cytoplasm is the cell's fluid, and the mitochondrial matrix is in the mitochondria.
Which of the following is a product of photosynthesis?
a) Carbon dioxide
b) Water
c) Oxygen
d) Nitrogen
Answer: c) Oxygen
Reason: Photosynthesis produces oxygen as a byproduct. Carbon dioxide and water are reactants, and nitrogen is not involved in photosynthesis.
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