Honors Biology Unit 5: Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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What is the first stage of the Calvin Cycle?

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Carbon fixation

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What enzyme is responsible for Carbon Fixation in C3 Photosynthesis?

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RuBisCo

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What gas is released by plants during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

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What is the process by which cells release energy in the absence of oxygen?

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Fermentation

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What is the process that releases energy from food in the presence of oxygen?

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Cellular Respiration

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants 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-dependent reactions and Light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle).

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What is the primary function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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To absorb light energy, primarily from the sun.

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is glycolysis?

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The process of breaking down glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP.