AP Biology Photosynthesis Flashcard

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What is the primary function of the light reactions of photosynthesis?

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To produce NADPH and ATP.

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How are cellular respiration and photosynthesis related, in terms of energy?

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The energy captured in photosynthesis is used to power cellular respiration.

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Where is glucose synthesized in plants?

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In the Calvin Cycle.

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

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Carotenoids.

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What supplies the electrons that are lost in Photosystem I?

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The electrons from Photosystem II.

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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.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light reactions and the Calvin Cycle.

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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 is the equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the significance of the Calvin Cycle?

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It is the stage of photosynthesis where carbon dioxide is fixed into glucose.