8.1-8.2 Photosynthesis Interactive
PART I Directions: Go to the online text on my web page (username: cmoore /password: 123456) and click Digital
Interactive to begin answering the following questions.
1. What powers so much activity in plant cells? _______________________ __________________ & __________
2. ATP releases energy by breaking bonds and reforming them between its __________________________group.
3. What are three functions of chemical energy and ATP in the human body? ______________________________
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4. One of the most important compounds that cells use to store and release energy is ___________. Label the
following structure:
5. ATP is made up of ________________________,
a 5 carbon ____________ and ____phosphate groups.
6. How does ATP differ from ATP? ____________________
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7. What has to happen in order for ATP to be able to release energy?____________________________________
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8. Once energy is released, what is the end result of ATP? ATP is converted to _______to be stored for later use.
9. One way cells use energy provided by ATP is to carry out ______________________ ____________________.
10. Many cell membranes contain _________________________ _______________________pumps that are
powered by ATP. These pumps are what help maintain a balance of ________on both sides of the cell membrane.
11. What type of movement does ATP power? ______________________________________________________
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12. Why do you think ATP is not a good molecule to be stored for long periods of time? _____________________
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13. In the process of photosynthesis, _________________convert the energy of _______________________ into
________________________ energy stored in the bonds of _____________________________________.
14. How do heterotrophs differ from autotrophs? ____________________________________________________
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15. Define photosynthesis: ______________________________________________________________________
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PART II Directions: Click on the orange activities tab and complete the following modules.
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Complete the Visual Analogy: ATP as a Charged Battery
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Number these objects to match the practice illustration:
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What is the benefit of storing energy as ADP instead of ATP?
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Complete the 6 question self-assessment. If you miss any questions,
document them so you can study them late for our quiz on photosynthesis.
You may want to take a few notes while answering the quiz questions.
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PART III Directions:
Complete the coloring on the next page. Begin understanding the location of the plant structures
and the function these structures play in photosynthesis. Color the key to match each structure.
8.1-8.2 Photosynthesis Interactive