The Process of Photosynthesis (Grade 11 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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Where in the chloroplast do the light-dependent reactions occur?
Where in the chloroplast do the light-dependent reactions occur?
In the grana
What does the term 'photolysis' mean?
What does the term 'photolysis' mean?
Splitting water using light energy
Which part of the chloroplast is the liquid-filled space where glucose is made?
Which part of the chloroplast is the liquid-filled space where glucose is made?
Stroma
What are the two products released when water splits during photolysis?
What are the two products released when water splits during photolysis?
Hydrogen ions and oxygen
What is another name for the light-independent phase of photosynthesis?
What is another name for the light-independent phase of photosynthesis?
Calvin cycle
What does ATP stand for and what is its function?
What does ATP stand for and what is its function?
Adenosine triphosphate; energy carrier
During the light-dependent phase, what provides the oxygen released into the atmosphere?
During the light-dependent phase, what provides the oxygen released into the atmosphere?
Splitting of water molecules
Which gas enters the plant through stomata for use in the light-independent phase?
Which gas enters the plant through stomata for use in the light-independent phase?
Carbon dioxide
What happens to excess glucose produced during photosynthesis?
What happens to excess glucose produced during photosynthesis?
Stored as starch in starch granules
Which products from the light-dependent phase are needed for the light-independent phase?
Which products from the light-dependent phase are needed for the light-independent phase?
ATP and hydrogen ions