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Photosynthesis
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Photosynthesis uses the _______ to convert water and carbon dioxide into high-energy sugars and oxygen. | energy of sunlight |
| The leaves of a plant appear green because chlorophyll | reflects green light. |
| A scientist who concluded that most of a growing plant's mass comes from water. | van Helmont |
| In addition to chlorophyll, photosynthesis requires | water and carbon dioxide |
| What are the two products of photosynthesis? | sugars and oxygen |
| It is the first process in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis. | light absorption |
| What substance from the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis is a source of energy for the Calvin Cycle? | NADPH |
| Differentiate autotrophs and heterotrophs. | autotrophs- make their own food hetero-obtain energy from the foods they consume |
| It is the principal pigment in plants that captures sunlight energy. | chlorophyll |
| What is the first step in photosynthesis? | absorption of light energy |
| In a typical plant, what is not necessary for photosynthesis? | oxygen |
| The light-independent reactions of photosynthesis are also known as the | Calvin Cycle |
| A carrier molecule that accepts and holds 2 high-energy electrons along with a hydrogen ion | NADP+ |