Photosynthesis Flashcard

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Where do the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur?

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Thylakoid

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What is an example of an autotroph?

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Daisy

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2

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What is the ultimate original source of energy for living things?

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Sun

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Where do the light reactions happen in the chloroplast?

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Thylakoid

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What is photosynthesis?

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

Front

What pigment is primarily responsible for capturing light energy in plants?

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Chlorophyll

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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What is produced during the light-dependent reactions?

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ATP and NADPH.

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What is the role of water in photosynthesis?

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Water is split to provide electrons and protons, and oxygen is released as a byproduct.