Photosynthesis Open Note Flashcard

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What is the structure labeled C in photosynthesis?

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Stroma

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What is the Calvin Cycle?

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Light Independent Reaction

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In which reaction are excited electrons passed along an electron transport chain?

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Light Dependent Reaction

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What pigment is used to capture sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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What process forms glucose molecules using carbon dioxide and hydrogen?

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Light Independent Reaction

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What are thylakoids?

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Membrane-bound structures within chloroplasts where the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur.

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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, to drive the photosynthesis process.

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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 light-dependent reactions take place?

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In the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts.

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What is produced during the light-dependent reactions?

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ATP, NADPH, and oxygen.