1. Why is the process of photosynthesis important to life on Earth?
2. What is the energy conversion accomplished by photosynthesis?
3. Which organisms perform photosynthesis?
4. Describe the structure and location of chloroplasts within a leaf.
5. What are the overall reactants and products of photosynthesis?
6. Compare the products and reactants of photosyntheis with those of cellular respiration. Which process is endothermic and which is exothermic?
7. What happens in the light reactions of photosynthesis? What are the substrates and products of the light reactions?
8. Describe the overall process in the Calvin cycle. What is the role of the enzyme rubisco?
9. Explain how water supply can limit photosynthesis in plants.
10. What is photorespiration? Why is it an undesirable process?
11. Name 2 alternative methods of carbon fixation used by plants. Why are these alternative methods used?
12. What is the cause of global warming?
13. What are the predicted effects of global warming?
14. Name 4 steps that could help reverse the buildup of greenhouse gases.