Photosynthesis is the process in which plants
Describe the process of photosynthesis. convert light energy, carbon dioxide, and
water into glucose.
Photosynthesis occurs in two phases: the
How many phases are involved in light-dependent phase in the thylakoids of the
photosynthesis and where do they occur? chloroplasts and the light-independent phase
(Calvin cycle) in the stroma of the chloroplast.
In the light-dependent phase, light energy is
Explain what occurs during the light- absorbed, causing ATP to be formed. Water is
dependent phase of photosynthesis. split in the presence of light energy, releasing
oxygen and hydrogen.
During the light-independent phase, carbon
What happens during the light-independent dioxide is absorbed from the atmosphere, and
phase of photosynthesis? hydrogen atoms are combined using ATP to
form glucose.
Photosynthesis is important because it is a
Define the importance of photosynthesis for source of food, as plants create glucose that
living organisms. can be consumed, and it produces oxygen
gas, which is essential for humans to breathe.
, How do plant roots contribute to The roots of the plant absorb water, which is
photosynthesis? essential for the photosynthesis process.
The xylem transports water from the roots to
Describe the role of xylem in photosynthesis.
the cells that perform photosynthesis.
What is the function of mesophyll cells in Mesophyll cells in the plant leaves hold
photosynthesis? chloroplasts, where photosynthesis occurs.
The stomata of the plant allow oxygen to
Explain the role of stomata in the process of
diffuse out and carbon dioxide to diffuse into
photosynthesis.
the plant.
Leaves provide a surface area for maximum
How do leaves facilitate photosynthesis? capture of light, which is essential for
photosynthesis.
Describe the process of photosynthesis. convert light energy, carbon dioxide, and
water into glucose.
Photosynthesis occurs in two phases: the
How many phases are involved in light-dependent phase in the thylakoids of the
photosynthesis and where do they occur? chloroplasts and the light-independent phase
(Calvin cycle) in the stroma of the chloroplast.
In the light-dependent phase, light energy is
Explain what occurs during the light- absorbed, causing ATP to be formed. Water is
dependent phase of photosynthesis. split in the presence of light energy, releasing
oxygen and hydrogen.
During the light-independent phase, carbon
What happens during the light-independent dioxide is absorbed from the atmosphere, and
phase of photosynthesis? hydrogen atoms are combined using ATP to
form glucose.
Photosynthesis is important because it is a
Define the importance of photosynthesis for source of food, as plants create glucose that
living organisms. can be consumed, and it produces oxygen
gas, which is essential for humans to breathe.
, How do plant roots contribute to The roots of the plant absorb water, which is
photosynthesis? essential for the photosynthesis process.
The xylem transports water from the roots to
Describe the role of xylem in photosynthesis.
the cells that perform photosynthesis.
What is the function of mesophyll cells in Mesophyll cells in the plant leaves hold
photosynthesis? chloroplasts, where photosynthesis occurs.
The stomata of the plant allow oxygen to
Explain the role of stomata in the process of
diffuse out and carbon dioxide to diffuse into
photosynthesis.
the plant.
Leaves provide a surface area for maximum
How do leaves facilitate photosynthesis? capture of light, which is essential for
photosynthesis.
