Honors Light Independent Reaction Photosynthesis

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Where does the light independent reaction take place?

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Stroma

Front

What provides the high energy electrons for the Calvin cycle?

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NADPH

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Which substance from the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis is a source of energy for the light-independent reactions?

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NADPH

Front

What is the correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

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CO₂ + light + H₂O → O₂ + glucose

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What reactants are needed for the Calvin cycle?

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Carbon dioxide, ATP and NADPH

Front

What is the main purpose of the light independent reactions?

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To convert carbon dioxide into glucose using energy from ATP and NADPH.

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What are the products of the Calvin cycle?

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Glucose, ADP, and NADP⁺.

Front

What role does ATP play in the light independent reactions?

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ATP provides energy for the conversion of carbon dioxide into glucose.

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What is the significance of NADPH in photosynthesis?

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NADPH provides the high-energy electrons needed for the reduction of carbon dioxide in the Calvin cycle.

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What is the relationship between light-dependent and light-independent reactions?

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Light-dependent reactions capture energy from sunlight, which is then used in light-independent reactions to produce glucose.