Light dependent and independent reactions (Part 2: 2021-2022)

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light reactions and the Calvin cycle.

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What does the light independent stage produce?

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Glucose.

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Which stage of photosynthesis has carbon dioxide as a reactant?

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Light independent stage.

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Where do the light independent reactions occur in the chloroplast?

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In the stroma.

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What is the primary function of the light dependent reactions?

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To convert solar energy into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH).

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What are thylakoids?

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Membrane-bound structures in chloroplasts where light dependent reactions occur.

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What is the Calvin cycle?

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A series of biochemical reactions in the light independent stage that converts carbon dioxide into glucose.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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It absorbs light energy, primarily in the blue and red wavelengths.

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What is produced during the light dependent reactions?

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ATP, NADPH, and oxygen.

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What is the significance of the stroma in photosynthesis?

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It is the site of the light independent reactions (Calvin cycle).