Name: ________________________________________________ Period: ________

Photosynthesis Guided Reading

8.1 Energy and Life LEDBETTER
Chemical Energy and ATP
For Questions 1–6, complete each statement by writing the correct word or words.
1. __________________________ is the ability to do work.
2. The main chemical compound cells use for energy is _____________________________________________.
3. The _____________________________________ of ATP are the key to its ability to store and supply energy.
4. ATP releases energy when it __________________________________ bonds between its phosphate groups.
5. Most cells only store enough ATP for _________________________________________________ of activity.

6. What are two ways in which cells use the energy temporarily stored in ATP? _________________________
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Heterotrophs and Autotrophs

For Questions 7–11, write True or, change the underlined word(s) to make the statement true.
7. _______ All heterotrophs must eat food to get energy.
8. ____________ Autotrophs do not need to eat food because they make food.
9. _______ The energy in food originally came from ATP.
10. _______ The term photosynthesis means “pulling apart with light” in Greek.
11. _______ The energy of sunlight is stored in the chemical bonds of carbohydrates.

12. Complete the table comparing two types of organisms.

Autotrophs and Heterotrophs
Type Description Examples
Autotrophs

Heterotrophs

8.2 Photosynthesis: An Overview

Chlorophyll and Chloroplasts
For Questions 13–18, complete each statement by writing the correct word or words.
13. The __________________________ of light determines its color.
14. Chemicals that absorb light are called __________________________.
15. Chlorophyll makes plants look green because it ___________________ green light.
16. Chloroplasts contain an abundance of saclike photosynthetic
membranes called ______________________.
17. The _______________ is the fluid portion of the chloroplast
located outside the thylakoids.
18. The visible light absorbed by chlorophyll
_________________the energy level of the chlorophyll’s
electrons.
19. Label the chloroplast to the right.
An Overview of Photosynthesis
20. Label the chloroplast to the right with the correct inputs and
outputs.
21. Write the chemical equation for photosynthesis:
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22. Write the equation for photosynthesis in words:

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For Questions 24–26, circle the letter of the correct answer.

23. What are the reactants of the photosynthesis reaction?
a. chlorophyll and light c. carbohydrates and oxygen
b. carbon dioxide and water d. high-energy electrons and air
24. What are the products of the photosynthesis reaction?
c. chloroplasts and light c. oxygen and sugars
d. proteins and lipids d. water and sugars
25. Where do the light-independent reactions occur?
a. stroma c. chlorophyll
b. thylakoids d. mitochondria

8.3 The Process of Photosynthesis

26. Light-Independent Reactions are also known as the ____________________ __________________.
27. Where do the light-dependent reactions take place? _____________________

The Light-Independent Reactions: Producing Sugars

28. What does the Calvin cycle use to produce high-energy sugars? ____________________________________

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29. Why are the reactions of the Calvin cycle called light-independent reactions? _________________________
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Factors Affecting Photosynthesis

30. What are three factors that affect the rate at which photosynthesis occurs?
a. ________________________________
b. ________________________________
c. ________________________________
Answer the questions. Circle the correct answer(s).
31. Which reactions change the energy of sunlight to energy-rich carriers?
light-dependent reactions light-independent reactions
32. Which two reactants are needed for light-dependent reactions?
carbon dioxide light oxygen water
33. Which two reactants are needed for light-independent reactions?
carbon dioxide energy-rich compounds oxygen stroma