AP Biology Photosynthesis Review

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What pigment is best suited for growing conditions where light has a green hue?

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Carotenoids

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What is the direct by-product of splitting water molecules during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

Front

What are photosystems primarily made of?

Back

Chlorophyll

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Where does the carbon used to form glucose in photosynthesis come from?

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CO₂ in the air

Front

What is the primary function of the Calvin cycle?

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To produce simple sugars from carbon dioxide.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily in the blue and red wavelengths, to drive the photosynthetic process.

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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 occurs during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

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Light energy is converted into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH.

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What is the significance of NADP+ in photosynthesis?

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NADP+ is a carrier molecule that accepts electrons during the light-dependent reactions, becoming NADPH.

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What is the function of ATP in photosynthesis?

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ATP provides the energy needed for the Calvin cycle to synthesize glucose.