Photosynthesis review sheet

AP Biology

Ch. 10 Photosynthesis Review

1. State the summary equation for photosynthesis.

2. How does the leaf anatomy of a plant relate to photosynthesis?

3. Draw and label the structures in a chloroplast.

4. Compare the absorption spectrum to the action spectrum.

5. Which pigments are most effective for photosynthesis? Least effective?

6. What is the purpose of the Light Reactions? Where does it occur? What are the main products?

7. What is the purpose of the Calvin Cycle? Where does it occur? What are the main products?

8. How do the photosystems convert solar energy to chemical energy? (Include a diagram.)

9. How does chemiosmosis generate ATP in the light reactions?

10. Explain the role of NADP+ in photosynthesis.

11. Compare chemiosmosis in cellular respiration vs. photosynthesis.

12. Which main enzyme is involved in the Calvin Cycle? How does it relate to photorespiration?

13. What is G3P? How is it related to glucose?

14. Describe the adaptions of C4 and CAM plants that enable them to survive in hot, arid climates.

15. Compare and contrast respiration and photosynthesis.