LAB ACTIVTY 7:

PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Paul Maverick Z. Quisao

 1. Describe why the process of

photosynthesis is so important.

It is essential to everyone because photosynthesis is the

primary source of oxygen in the atmosphere, it is essential to
living beings. The carbon cycle would not be possible without
photosynthesis, oxygen-dependent life would perish, and
plants would perish. Photosynthesis is the process by which
green plants and trees produce food from sunlight, carbon
dioxide, and water in the atmosphere: it is their principal
source of energy. The oxygen produced by photosynthesis is
vital to human survival. There would be little to no oxygen on
the globe if photosynthesis did not occur.

2. What are the factors affecting

the rate of photosynthesis?

Light Intensity - Even if there is a sufficient amount

of water and carbon dioxide, a plant can't
photosynthesize rapidly with a lack of sufficient
light.
Carbon Dioxide Concentration - Even if there is
enough light, a plant cannot photosynthesize if the
carbon dioxide is not enough.
Temperature - The rate of photosynthesis will slow
down if it becomes too cold. If the temperature
becomes too high, plants will be unable to
photosynthesize.
3. Where does photosynthesis take

place?

Photosynthesis occurs in chloroplasts, which contain

chlorophyll in plants. Chloroplasts have a double
membrane around them and a third inner membrane
called the thylakoid membrane that folds into lengthy
folds within the organelle.

4. How many pigments are involved

in photosynthesis?

The chloroplast, which is present in the mesophyll cells of

the leaves, is where photosynthesis takes place. In
photosynthesis, four pigments are involved: Carotenoids,
Chlorophyll a, Chlorophyll b, Xanthophyll The major
pigment is chlorophyll a. Accessory pigments are pigments
like chlorophyll b, xanthophyll, and carotenoids. Light is
absorbed by accessory pigments, which then transports
the energy to chlorophyll a.
5. What is a light reaction and dark

reaction in photosynthesis?

The main distinction between light and dark reactions is

that light reaction is the first stage of photosynthesis, in
which light energy is trapped in order to generate ATP
and NADPH, whereas dark reaction is the second stage
of photosynthesis, in which energy from ATP and
NADPH is used to make glucose.
6. Where are the ATP and NAPH

used?

The electrons and protons are needed to make NADPH

(nicotine adenine dinucleotide phosphoric acid in its reduced
form) and ATP (adenosine triphosphate). Energy storage and
electron carrier/donor molecules, respectively, are ATP and
NADPH. In the following stage of photosynthesis, both ATP
and NADPH are required. NADPH oxidase, a component of
the NADPH system, produces free radicals in immune cells.
ATP is produced within a cell during metabolic processes such
as photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and fermentation.

Draw the set-up for starch test.

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