Photosynthesis Overview Flashcard

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What are the two main products of photosynthesis?

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Sugars and oxygen.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll captures the energy of sunlight.

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What is the classification of NADPH and ATP in photosynthesis?

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Neither reactant nor product, because they are recycled instead of made or used up.

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What is the primary reactant that provides carbon and oxygen for sugars in photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What type of molecule is chlorophyll?

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Chlorophyll is a pigment.

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of the thylakoids in photosynthesis?

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Thylakoids are the site where the light-dependent reactions occur.

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What gas is consumed during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for the photosynthesis process.