1. Photosynthesis
By Zak Klemm
Subject- Biology I
Grade Level- 9th -10th

2. What is Photosynthesis?
 Photosynthesis is the process by which
plants (or Bacteria) harness the sun’s
energy to convert CO2 to glucose.
 Who all performs photosynthesis?
 What are the steps of Photosynthesis

3. Electromagnetic Radiation:
 VisibleLight Spectrum
 Wavelength
 Frequency
 The Higher the Frequency => Higher the Energy

4. Light Harvesting:
 Plants use a various number of pigments to harness light.
 Chlorophyll A & B are the main Pigments they are GREEN
 Carotene is another it is ORANGE
 Xanthophyll is YELLOW
 Are there other pigments? Why aren’t leaves black?
 What causes leaves to change color?

5. Reactions of Photosynthesis:

6. Light Reactions:

7. Calvin Cycle:

8. Photosynthesis Review:
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