Photosynthesis Review - Honors

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What gas is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2) is absorbed by plants during photosynthesis.

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What is the role of ATP synthase in photosynthesis?

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ATP synthase is an enzyme that helps convert ADP and inorganic phosphate into ATP using the energy from the diffusion of H+ ions.

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Where do the electrons lost in Photosystem I (PS I) come from?

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The electrons lost in PS I are replenished by electrons from Photosystem II (PS II).

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What is a photosystem?

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A photosystem is a pigment-containing complex found in the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts that plays a crucial role in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.

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What are NADPH and ATP used for in photosynthesis?

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NADPH and ATP are short-term energy carriers that provide the energy and reducing power for the Calvin cycle.

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll a is the primary pigment that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of the thylakoid membrane?

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The thylakoid membrane is where the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur, including the electron transport chain.

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What is the Calvin cycle?

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The Calvin cycle is the set of light-independent reactions in photosynthesis that convert carbon dioxide into glucose using ATP and NADPH.

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What is photolysis in the context of photosynthesis?

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Photolysis is the process of splitting water molecules into oxygen, protons, and electrons using light energy.

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What is the function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily in the blue and red wavelengths, and converts it into chemical energy.