8.2 Concept Check

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Saclike photosynthetic membranes found in chloroplasts

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Thylakoids

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Light-absorbing molecule used by plants to gather the sun's energy

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Pigment

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Set of reactions in photosynthesis that use energy from light to produce ATP and NADPH

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Light-dependent reactions

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Process used by plants and other autotrophs to capture light energy and convert carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and energy-rich carbohydrates

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Photosynthesis

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Set of reactions in photosynthesis that do not require light; uses ATP and NADPH to build high-energy compounds such as sugars; also called the Calvin cycle

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Light-independent reactions

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The main pigment involved in photosynthesis, which absorbs light energy

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Chlorophyll

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The gas produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis

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Oxygen

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The primary source of energy for photosynthesis

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Sunlight

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The liquid-filled space surrounding thylakoids in chloroplasts

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Stroma

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The overall equation for photosynthesis in words

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Carbon dioxide + Water + Light energy → Glucose + Oxygen