Learning Target: I can identify the reactants and products of the light-dependent and light-independent

reactions of photosynthesis.

All About Photosynthesis

Oxygen

Water

Sugars

Sunlight

Photosynthesis

Carbon dioxide

Reactants

Products

Use the diagram above to drag and drop the correct answers in the following sentences:

The process of takes in , , and

To produce for itself, and gives off as a byproduct. Sunlight, carbon

dioxide, and water are or inputs for photosynthesis. Oxygen and glucose sugars are
in the process of photosynthesis.

Light-Dependent Reactions of Photosynthesis:

Now let’s dive deeper into the process of photosynthesis! Analyze the diagram above and use the
drop-down menu to put the correct responses for the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.

The process of photosynthesis is broken down into two parts, the that needs
sunlight and the that does not need sunlight. Let’s start off with the light-
dependent reactions first which are on the side of the diagram above. The light-dependent
reactions occur in the . The light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis have

Created By: Chivas & Jordan Spivey

Learning Target: I can identify the reactants and products of the light-dependent and light-independent
reactions of photosynthesis.

reactants/inputs (arrows that point into it) which are , , , and . There
are products of the light-dependent reactions (arrows that point out of) which are ,
, and . and carry into the light-independent reactions of
photosynthesis. The that is carried by ATP and into the light-independent reactions is
the reason why it does not require .

Light-Independent Reactions of Photosynthesis:

The light-independent reactions occur in the and are on the side of the diagram
above. The light-independent reactions of photosynthesis have reactants/inputs (arrows that
point into it) which are , , and . There are products of the light-
independent reactions (arrows that point out of) which are and . and
are now low on energy and go back into the reactions to use
to help them recharge. The main product of the light-independent reactions is .

Summarize!

Select where the reactions occur and the correct reactants and products for the light-dependent and
light-independent parts of photosynthesis.

Occurs Where? Reactants Products

Light-dependent
reactions

Light-independent
reactions

Created By: Chivas & Jordan Spivey