Download Photosynthesis Reading Guide 1. Define photosynthesis in your

Photosynthesis Reading Guide
You will be reading pages 113- 124in the Living World and completing questions in your notebook
to serve as the backbone for your notes.
6.1 An Overview of Photosynthesis
1. Define photosynthesis in your own words.
2. Where does photosynthesis occur in…
a. Bacteria:
b. Algae:
c. Plants:
d. Humans:
3. State and describe the three stages of photosynthesis.
4. What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?
5. Draw and label a diagram depicting the inside of a chloroplast.
6. What is the function of a photosystem?
6.2 How Plants Capture Energy from Sunlight
1. Explain the different energies of photons.
2. Why are plants green?
3. List the different pigments, in a plant, that are involved in capturing light energy.
Explain what type of light each absorbs.
6.3 Organizing Pigments into Photosystems
1. What are the five basic stages in the light-dependent reaction? Describe what happens
in each.
2. What is the ultimate purpose of the light reaction?
3. What are photosystems
6.4 How Photosystems Convert Light into Chemical Energy
1. What are the products of Photosystem II?
2. What are the products of Photosystem I?
3. What will happen to these products?
6.5 Building New Molecules
1. What is the purpose of the Calvin Cycle?
2. Briefly outline the three steps of the Calvin Cycle.
3. What is the role of ATP & NADPH in the Calvin Cycle?
Summary
In a short paragraph outline what you have learned about the process of photosynthesis.
Additionally, write yourself a note on concepts that you need clarification on.