ATP & Photosynthesis

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What is the formula for glucose?

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C₆H₁₂O₆

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What does the 'TP' in ATP stand for?

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tri (3) phosphates

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What are the parts of the ATP molecule?

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adenine, ribose, phosphate groups

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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oxygen and glucose

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Which structures make up the ADP molecule?

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A, B and C

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What is ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.

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What is 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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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and converts it into chemical energy.

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What is the significance of the light-dependent reactions?

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They convert solar energy into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH) and produce oxygen.

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What is the Calvin cycle?

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A series of biochemical reactions that take place in the stroma of chloroplasts, converting CO₂ into glucose.