Biology Exam 3 Manifesting Good Grade

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Stomata

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Pores on a plant's surface that can be closed to retain water or open to allow entry of CO2 and exit of O2 and water vapor.

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Exergonic

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A type of reaction that is spontaneous and releases energy.

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Enzyme

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A protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions.

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Regeneration of RuBP

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Converts 10 G3P into 6RuBP using 6 ATP; serves as receptors for CO2.

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Calvin Cycle

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A light-independent reaction that converts CO2 into glucose.

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Photosynthesis

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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Chlorophyll

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A green pigment found in plants that is essential for photosynthesis.

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

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The primary energy carrier in all living organisms.

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G3P (Glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate)

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A three-carbon sugar produced in the Calvin Cycle.

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NADPH

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An electron carrier that provides reducing power for the Calvin Cycle.