Photosynthesis Review

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Where do the light dependent reactions take place within the chloroplast?

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Thylakoid

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Which organisms perform Photosynthesis?

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Only Autotrophs

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Oxygen is a byproduct of photosynthesis. What does this mean?

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It is a secondary (waste) product that the plant does not need.

Front

Which organelle is responsible for making food (Glucose) using sunlight?

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Chloroplast

Front

Where does the Calvin Cycle take place within the chloroplast?

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Stroma

Front

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.

Front

What is the main pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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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 produced during the light-dependent reactions?

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ATP and NADPH.

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What is the role of water in photosynthesis?

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Water is split to provide electrons and protons, releasing oxygen as a byproduct.