Chapter 8 Review

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What is formed during the light-independent phase of photosynthesis?

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Glucose molecules are formed during the light-independent phase of photosynthesis.

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Where does the light-independent reaction take place in the chloroplast?

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The light-independent reaction takes place in the stroma of the chloroplast.

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Where in the cell does the Krebs cycle occur?

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The Krebs cycle occurs in the mitochondrion.

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What is an autotroph?

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An autotroph is an organism that produces its own food, such as a daisy.

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What describes the process of fermentation?

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Fermentation is an anaerobic process that produces a small amount of ATP.

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What is the primary function of ATP in cellular processes?

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ATP serves as the main energy currency of the cell.

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What is the role of NADPH in photosynthesis?

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NADPH provides the reducing power for the synthesis of glucose in the light-independent reactions.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic processes?

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Aerobic processes require oxygen, while anaerobic processes do not.

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What is the main product of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

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The main products of the light-dependent reactions are ATP and NADPH.

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What is the significance of the stroma in chloroplasts?

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The stroma is the site of the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) where glucose is synthesized.