Photosynthesis AP Biology

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What are photosystems made of?

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Photosystems are made of chlorophyll.

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How do plants obtain CO2 into the chloroplast?

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Plants obtain CO2 into the chloroplast by diffusion.

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Which type of plant lacks a CO2 storage method?

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C3 plants lack a CO2 storage method.

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What does photorespiration involve?

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Photorespiration involves the breakdown of sugar when CO2 levels are low.

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What is a characteristic of C4 plants?

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

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Define photosynthesis.

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Photosynthesis is 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 is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the blue and red wavelengths, to drive the photosynthesis process.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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What is the primary function of the Calvin cycle?

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The primary function of the Calvin cycle is to convert CO2 and other compounds into glucose.

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What is the significance of stomata in plants?

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Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange, including the intake of CO2 and the release of oxygen.