Photosynthesis Review

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What is the main source of energy for all life?

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The sun.

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What pigment is responsible for absorbing sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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How many sugar molecules are produced from every six molecules of carbon dioxide in the Calvin cycle?

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1 sugar molecule.

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What is the function of NADPH and ATP in photosynthesis?

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They are short term energy carriers.

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Where do the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur?

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Thylakoid membrane.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.

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What is the role of water in photosynthesis?

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Water provides electrons and protons for the light-dependent reactions.

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What gas is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

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To conduct photosynthesis.