AP Biology Photosynthesis

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Where is glucose synthesized during photosynthesis?

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Glucose is synthesized in the Calvin Cycle.

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Where does the Calvin cycle take place?

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The Calvin cycle takes place in the stroma of the chloroplast.

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How many sugar molecules are produced from every six molecules of carbon dioxide that enter the Calvin cycle?

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1 sugar molecule is produced.

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What is the direct by-product of splitting water molecules during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is released as a by-product.

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What is the function of NADP+ in photosynthesis?

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NADP+ acts as an electron carrier.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages are the light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.

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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 primary purpose of the light-dependent reactions?

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To convert solar energy into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH.

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What is produced during the light-dependent reactions?

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ATP, NADPH, and oxygen are produced.

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What is the significance of the thylakoid membrane in photosynthesis?

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The thylakoid membrane houses the photosystems and is the site of the light-dependent reactions.