AP BIO UNIT 3

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What is the Calvin Cycle?

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The Calvin Cycle is a series of biochemical reactions that take place in the stroma of chloroplasts in photosynthetic organisms, where carbon dioxide is converted into glucose using ATP and NADPH.

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What is G3P?

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G3P (glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate) is a three-carbon sugar produced in the Calvin Cycle, which can be used to form glucose and other carbohydrates.

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What is RuBP?

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RuBP (ribulose bisphosphate) is a five-carbon sugar that acts as a carbon dioxide acceptor in the Calvin Cycle.

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What is the role of NADPH in photosynthesis?

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NADPH is an electron carrier that provides the reducing power for the Calvin Cycle, helping to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.

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What is FADH2?

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FADH2 is a reduced form of flavin adenine dinucleotide, which is involved in cellular respiration but is not produced in the Calvin Cycle.

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What is the outer membrane of a mitochondrion?

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The outer membrane is the smooth membrane that encloses the mitochondrion, separating it from the cytoplasm.

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What is the function of NADP+?

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NADP+ is an electron carrier that accepts electrons during the light reactions of photosynthesis, becoming NADPH.

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What is the main job of electron carriers in cellular respiration?

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Electron carriers transport electrons and hydrogen ions (H+) to the electron transport chain, facilitating ATP production.

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What is chemiosmosis?

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Chemiosmosis is the process by which ATP is produced using the energy from a proton gradient across a membrane.

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What is ATP Synthase?

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ATP Synthase is an enzyme that synthesizes ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate, powered by the flow of protons across a membrane.