Photosynthesis and Cellular Flashcard #2

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What are the three main reactants required for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide, sunlight, and water.

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What is the primary product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose (sugar) and oxygen.

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In which organelle does photosynthesis occur?

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Chloroplasts.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used in cellular respiration to produce energy, while cellular respiration releases carbon dioxide and water, which are used in photosynthesis.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a pigment that absorbs sunlight, providing the energy needed for photosynthesis.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions).

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Where do the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis take place?

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In the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplasts.

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What is produced during the light-dependent reactions?

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ATP, NADPH, and oxygen.

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What is the Calvin cycle?

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The process in photosynthesis that converts carbon dioxide and other compounds into glucose using ATP and NADPH.