AP Bio Photosynthesis Flashcard 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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Which pigment is best suited for growing conditions where light has a green hue?

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Carotenoids.

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What enzyme is responsible for Carbon Fixation in C3 Photosynthesis?

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RuBisCo.

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Where is the most easily accessible energy stored in an ATP molecule?

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Between the 2nd and 3rd phosphate groups.

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What are the products of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

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ATP, NADPH, and OXYGEN.

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What is the primary function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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To absorb light energy for the conversion into chemical energy.

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What is the role of NADP+ in photosynthesis?

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NADP+ acts as an electron carrier, becoming NADPH during the light reactions.

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What is the significance of the Calvin Cycle in photosynthesis?

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It uses ATP and NADPH from the light reactions to convert CO2 into glucose.

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What is photolysis in the context of photosynthesis?

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The process of splitting water molecules to release oxygen during the light reactions.

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What is the difference between C3 and C4 photosynthesis?

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C3 photosynthesis occurs in most plants and uses RuBisCo, while C4 photosynthesis uses PEP Carboxylase to fix carbon more efficiently in hot climates.