Photosynthesis

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

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To produce NADPH and ATP.

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Which gas is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

Front

Which pigments absorb green and blue light but reflect orange and red light?

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Carotenoids.

Front

How many sugar molecules are produced from every six molecules of carbon dioxide that enter the Calvin cycle?

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1.

Front

Is ADP or ATP more like a fully charged battery, and why?

Back

ATP, because it has three phosphate groups; breaking and reforming the bonds among them releases energy.

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 are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions).

Front

What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the blue and red wavelengths, to drive the photosynthesis process.

Front

What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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

Front

What is the significance of the Calvin cycle?

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It converts carbon dioxide and other compounds into glucose, which is used as energy by plants.