AP Bio Review - Unit III (Energetics)

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What are the products of the light reactions in photosynthesis?

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Oxygen, NADPH, ATP.

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What is NOT a product of the light reactions in photosynthesis?

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Glucose.

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What is photolysis in photosynthesis?

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The process that splits water molecules to release electrons.

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What are the reactants in photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain during respiration?

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Oxygen.

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Define 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 the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the blue and red wavelengths, to drive the photosynthesis process.

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Explain the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen and produces more ATP, while anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen and produces less ATP.

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What is ATP and its role in cellular processes?

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Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.

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What is the significance of the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis?

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The Calvin cycle is the set of chemical reactions that take place in chloroplasts during photosynthesis, converting carbon dioxide and other compounds into glucose.