Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Flashcard

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle).

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What is the primary purpose of the light-dependent reactions?

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The primary purpose of the light-dependent reactions is to convert solar energy into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH.

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Where do the light-dependent reactions occur?

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The light-dependent reactions occur in the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplasts.

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What is the Calvin Cycle?

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The Calvin Cycle is the light-independent stage of photosynthesis where carbon dioxide is fixed into glucose using ATP and NADPH produced in the light-dependent reactions.

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP and NADH in the process.

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Where does glycolysis take place?

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Glycolysis takes place in the cytoplasm of the cell.

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What is the role of NADH and FADH2 in cellular respiration?

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NADH and FADH2 are energy carriers that transport electrons to the electron transport chain, where they help produce ATP.

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What is the electron transport chain?

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The electron transport chain is a series of protein complexes located in the inner mitochondrial membrane that transfer electrons and pump protons to generate ATP.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the primary energy carrier in cells, providing energy for various cellular processes.