UA BSC 108 Exam 2 | 100% Correct | Verified | 2024 Version

What is a photosynthetic autotroph? - An organism that makes its own food from inorganic ingredients. What is the fluid inside chloroplasts called? - Stroma What are the membranes inside chloroplasts called? - inner and outer membranes Write the overall equation for photosynthesis. - 6CO2+6H2O→C6H12O6+6O2 What is the primary function of pigments in photosynthesis? Name the primary pigment used in photosynthesis. - Pigments absorb certain wavelengths. They are the means by which the energy of sunlight is captured for photosynthesis. The primary pigment used in photosynthesis is Chlorophylla-a. Why are leaves green? - Their green color is from chlorophyll, a pigment (light- absorbing molecule) in the chloroplasts that plays a central role in converting solar energy to chemical energy. How and where does water enter a plant? - Water enters root hair cells by osmosis. How and where does carbon dioxide enter a plant? - Carbon Dioxide diffuses through small holes in the underside of leaves, called the stomata.