Photosynthesis Recap

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Where do the light reactions happen?

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Thylakoid

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What happens to NADPH and ATP after they are used in the Calvin Cycle?

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They recycle back to the light reactions.

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What is the name of the green pigment that helps with photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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Which step of photosynthesis uses CO2 to build high energy sugars?

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Light Independent Reactions (Calvin Cycle)

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon Dioxide & Water

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose (sugar) and Oxygen.

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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It provides the energy needed for the light reactions.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and Light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle).

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What is the function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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It absorbs light energy, primarily from the blue and red wavelengths.