Photosynthesis and Respiration Vocab Flashcard

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What is the main purpose of the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis?

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To fix carbon dioxide into glucose.

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What is the primary function of the electron transport chain in cellular respiration?

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To generate ATP.

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Which molecule acts as an electron carrier in photosynthesis?

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NADPH.

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Which process can occur in the absence of oxygen?

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Fermentation.

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Which process captures light energy and converts it into chemical energy during photosynthesis?

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Light reactions.

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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.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the photosynthesis process.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.