10 Questions
What is the main tissue involved in photosynthesis in plants?
Mesophyll in the leaves
What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
Absorb light mainly in the green part of the spectrum
What is the characteristic of short-wavelength light?
High energy content
What happens to the excited chlorophyll in its lowest excited state?
It re-emits a photon and returns to its ground state (fluorescence)
What does the solar spectrum show?
The output of the sun along with the energy density that strikes the surface of the earth
What is the source of energy for photosynthesis?
Sunlight
According to the First Law of Thermodynamics, what happens to energy in the universe?
It is conserved and can be transformed from one form to another
What is the main function of chloroplasts in photosynthesis?
Absorb light and convert it into chemical energy
What does the term 'Photosynthesis' literally mean?
'Synthesis using sun'
What is the general equation of photosynthesis?
$6CO_2 + 6H_2O + sunlight o C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2$
Explore the process of energy flow in living systems, particularly focusing on how sunlight is converted into chemical energy through photosynthesis. Learn about the laws of thermodynamics as they apply to plants, including the conservation of energy.
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