Photosynthesis and the Calvin Cycle

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What is the purpose of RuBisCo in the Calvin Cycle?

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To fix carbon dioxide onto Ribulose Bisphosphate (RuBP)

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What are the two types of reactions in photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent and light-independent reactions

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Why do plants need to regenerate RuBP in the Calvin Cycle?

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To continue the cycle and fix more carbon dioxide

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What is the function of xylem in plants?

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Conduct water and minerals to different parts of the plant

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What is the role of ATP synthase in the thylakoid membrane?

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To convert ADP into ATP using the energy from protons

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Define 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 is the main product of the Calvin Cycle?

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Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (G3P), which can be converted into glucose.

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What is the significance of light-dependent reactions?

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They capture energy from sunlight and convert it into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH.

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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, and converts it into chemical energy.

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What are the inputs of the Calvin Cycle?

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Carbon dioxide, ATP, and NADPH.