Photosynthesis AP Biology

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What are the reactants used by plants in the light reaction of photosynthesis?

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Water and NADP+

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What happens to NADP+ during the light reaction?

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NADP+ is reduced during the light reaction.

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Which of the following is NOT used to make ATP during the light reaction?

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NADPH donating electrons.

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What is the function of a C4 plant regarding CO2?

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C4 plants store CO2 in a separate cell from its photosynthetic cell during the day.

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What is the primary goal of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into glucose energy.

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What is the role of water in the light reaction of photosynthesis?

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Water is split to provide electrons and protons.

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What is produced as a byproduct of the light reactions?

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Oxygen gas (O2).

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What is the Calvin cycle?

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The process in photosynthesis where CO2 is fixed into glucose.

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How does ATP synthase function in the light reaction?

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It uses the proton gradient to convert ADP and inorganic phosphate into ATP.

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What is photorespiration?

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A process that occurs when the enzyme RuBisCO fixes oxygen instead of CO2, leading to reduced photosynthetic efficiency.