Photosynthesis and ATP/ADP

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

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The Sun.

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Do plants absorb green light?

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False. Plants primarily absorb red and blue light.

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What are the products of the light INDEPENDENT reactions of photosynthesis?

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NADP+/ADP and Glucose.

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Which two parts of the ATP molecule must the bonds be broken to form an ADP molecule?

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C and D.

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What is the correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

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carbon dioxide + water + sunlight --> oxygen + glucose.

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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 light energy, primarily from the blue and red wavelengths.

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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 ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.

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What is ADP?

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Adenosine diphosphate, a lower-energy molecule that can be converted to ATP.