Photosynthesis Flashcard

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What are the products of the light-independent reactions of photosynthesis?

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NADP+/ADP and Glucose

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What is the stroma in a chloroplast?

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The stroma is the fluid-filled space outside the thylakoid stacks in a chloroplast.

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What is the final product of Photosystem I?

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NADPH

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In which organelle does photosynthesis occur?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplast.

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Where do the light-independent reactions occur?

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The light-independent reactions occur in the stroma.

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What is the role of NADPH in photosynthesis?

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NADPH is used as a reducing agent in the Calvin cycle to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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What is the primary function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily in the blue and red wavelengths, to drive the photosynthetic process.

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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 is the significance of the thylakoid membranes in chloroplasts?

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Thylakoid membranes house the components necessary for the light-dependent reactions, including chlorophyll and electron transport chains.