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Photosynthesis

CO2

Temperatures
 Photosynthesis

Occurs in Occurs in
Thylakoids Stroma

Reactants Products Reactants Products Recyclables

Glucose NADP+

ADP

Word Bank Glucose ATP

Light Dependent NADPH Light Energy
Light Independent Oxygen 2 Cycles
Carbon Dioxide ADP
Nadp+ Water
Describe why the two parts of photosynthesis are called “light dependent” and light independent”.

Does the “light independent” cycle happen only during night time?

What impact does the burning of rainforests have on atmospheric CO2 levels?

Describe a negative feedback loop relating photosynthesis to carbon dioxide.

Why is photosynthesis important for humans? Give at least 2 reasons.

What impact do trees with low rates of decay have on the carbon cycle?