Photosynthesis Review

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What are thylakoids?

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Thylakoids are round membrane disks inside the chloroplast where the light reactions of photosynthesis take place.

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What is the role of the chloroplast in photosynthesis?

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The chloroplast is the organelle responsible for photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light reactions and the Calvin Cycle.

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What happens during the light reactions of photosynthesis?

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During the light reactions, light energy is captured and used to produce ATP and NADPH, while water is split to release oxygen.

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What is the Calvin Cycle?

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The Calvin Cycle is the set of chemical reactions that take place in the chloroplasts during photosynthesis, where carbon dioxide is converted into glucose.

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How is the light reactions similar to the electron transport chain in cellular respiration?

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Both the light reactions and the electron transport chain involve the transfer of electrons and the production of ATP.

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis, responsible for absorbing light energy.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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The equation for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the significance of glucose in plants?

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Glucose serves as an energy source for plants and is used to build other organic compounds.