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In what specific structure within plant cells does photosynthesis primarily occur?
In what specific structure within plant cells does photosynthesis primarily occur?
chloroplasts
What is the role of chlorophyll in the process of photosynthesis?
What is the role of chlorophyll in the process of photosynthesis?
capturing light energy
How does the structure of chloroplasts, specifically their inner membranes, contribute to their function in photosynthesis?
How does the structure of chloroplasts, specifically their inner membranes, contribute to their function in photosynthesis?
increased surface area
Besides energy, what other crucial substance does chlorophyll help to 'capture'?
Besides energy, what other crucial substance does chlorophyll help to 'capture'?
Why is the location of chlorophyll within the chloroplasts essential for photosynthesis to proceed effectively?
Why is the location of chlorophyll within the chloroplasts essential for photosynthesis to proceed effectively?
What observable property of chlorophyll directly contributes to the green color of most plants?
What observable property of chlorophyll directly contributes to the green color of most plants?
If a plant cell lacks chloroplasts, can it still perform photosynthesis? Explain briefly.
If a plant cell lacks chloroplasts, can it still perform photosynthesis? Explain briefly.
How can you connect the process of plants absorbing light energy and producing oxygen?
How can you connect the process of plants absorbing light energy and producing oxygen?
What conditions involving light would slow down the rate of photosynthesis?
What conditions involving light would slow down the rate of photosynthesis?
Are chloroplasts present in animal cells?
Are chloroplasts present in animal cells?
Flashcards
What is chlorophyll?
What is chlorophyll?
A green pigment in plants that captures light energy for photosynthesis.
What are chloroplasts?
What are chloroplasts?
Organelles within plant cells where photosynthesis occurs.
What is photosynthesis?
What is photosynthesis?
The process where plant cells capture light energy from the sun to produce food.
Study Notes
- Plant cells need to capture light energy from the sun to perform photosynthesis.
- Light energy is captured by molecules of a substance called chlorophyll.
- Chlorophyll is found inside the cells in round, green structures called chloroplasts.
- Photosynthesis takes place inside the chloroplasts.
- Photosynthesis takes place inside a chloroplast.
- Chloroplasts use chlorophyll to capture light needed for photosynthesis.
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