Photosynthesis Full Reaction

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Which enzyme joins CO2 and RuBP?

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RUBISCO

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Why do leaves appear green?

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Chlorophyll reflects green light.

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What is released as a by-product of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen, which is a direct by-product of splitting water molecules.

Front

What are photosystems?

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Bundles of pigments that absorb light and donate electrons to electron transport chains.

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What is the ultimate original source of energy for living things?

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The Sun.

Front

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 process of converting light energy into chemical energy called?

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Photosynthesis.

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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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Where do the light-dependent reactions occur?

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In the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts.

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What is the main purpose of the Calvin cycle?

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To convert carbon dioxide into glucose using ATP and NADPH.