Unit 3 - Photosynthesis Flashcard

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What is the correct chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2

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What molecule is absorbed at the beginning of the second step of photosynthesis?

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CO2

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Which of the following is NOT a reactant of photosynthesis?

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Glucose

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What are photosynthetic reactions that do not require light called?

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Light-independent reactions

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What best describes light-independent reactions?

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They utilize the energy stored in ATP and NADPH to create glucose.

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What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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Where do light-dependent reactions occur?

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In the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts.

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What are the products of light-dependent reactions?

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ATP, NADPH, and O2.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily in the blue and red wavelengths.

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What is the significance of the stroma in photosynthesis?

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The stroma is where light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) occur.