AP Biology Photosynthesis Flashcard

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What is regeneration in the context of the Calvin cycle?

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Regeneration is when energy and sugar interact to form the molecule RuBP, making the cycle start again.

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Where do the dark reactions (Calvin cycle) take place?

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The dark reactions take place in the stroma of the chloroplast.

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What letter represents the light reaction in the photosynthesis diagram?

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The light reaction is represented by the letter 'c'.

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Complete the statement: The light reactions occur in the ________ and the dark reactions take place in the ________.

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The light reactions occur in the thylakoid membrane and the dark reactions take place in the stroma.

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Are the photosystems light dependent or independent?

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The photosystems are light dependent.

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What is the primary function of the Calvin cycle?

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The primary function of the Calvin cycle is to convert carbon dioxide and other compounds into glucose.

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What role does rubisco play in photosynthesis?

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Rubisco is an enzyme that catalyzes the first step of the Calvin cycle, incorporating CO2 into RuBP.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light reactions and the Calvin cycle (dark reactions).

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What is the main product of the light reactions?

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The main products of the light reactions are ATP and NADPH.

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How does light energy affect photosynthesis?

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Light energy is absorbed by chlorophyll and used to convert water and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen.