AP BIO - PHOTOSYNTHESIS REVIEW

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What are the products of the light reactions of photosynthesis that are utilized in the Calvin Cycle?

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ATP and NADPH

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What is the function of NADP+ in photosynthesis?

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It is an electron carrier.

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What color of light do green plants reflect?

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Green

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What is the correct equation for photosynthesis?

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CO₂ + light + H₂O → O₂ + glucose

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How do electrons become energized during photosynthesis?

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They are struck with light energy.

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light reactions and the Calvin Cycle.

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Where do the light reactions of photosynthesis take place?

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In the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts.

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What is the role of water in photosynthesis?

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Water provides electrons and protons and releases oxygen.

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What is carbon fixation?

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The process of converting inorganic CO₂ into organic compounds during the Calvin Cycle.