The document provides information about photosynthesis including: 1. Photosynthesis takes place in chloroplasts located in plant leaves. The light reactions occur in the thylakoid membranes and produce ATP and NADPH. 2. The Calvin cycle uses the products of the light reactions along with CO2 to produce G3P, which can then be converted into glucose and other organic molecules. 3. The two main stages, the light reactions and Calvin cycle, work together to ultimately convert sunlight, water and CO2 into oxygen and energy-rich organic compounds through the overall process of photosynthesis.

1. Chapter 8 Concept Checks Centro Escolar Solalto 10 th Grade Biology

2. Concept Check 8.1

5. Where Photosynthesis takes place In this sunflower, the greatest amount of chloroplasts are located in the leaves. A pigment called chlorophyll gives the chloroplasts – and in turn the leaves – their green color.

6. Where Photosynthesis takes place

18. The two main stages of photosynthesis Light Reactions Calvin Cycle

19. Concept Check 8.2

24. The Electromagnetic Spectrum

30. Green Light and Chloroplasts

33. Harvesting Light Energy

36. Light Reactions Diagram

37. Concept Check 8.3

46. Calvin Cycle

49. Overall Photosynthesis Reaction : Light Reactions + the Calvin Cycle

52. Calvin Cycle

54. Concept Check 8.4

63. Carbon Dioxide (CO 2 ) and Global Climate

64. Diagram of the Carbon Cycle

65. Thank you for your attention !