Chloroplast & Mitochondria EXAM

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What is the main product of the Calvin cycle?

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Glucose

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Which reaction correctly sums up photosynthesis?

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Energy + CO2 + H2O ----- C6H12O6 + O2

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What is a byproduct of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

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What is the first step in cellular respiration?

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Glycolysis

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What is the conversion of glucose into pyruvic acid called?

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The conversion of glucose into pyruvic acid is part of glycolysis.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, which is used to convert CO2 and H2O into glucose.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.

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Where do the light-dependent reactions occur?

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In the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplasts.

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What is produced during the light-dependent reactions?

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ATP and NADPH, along with oxygen as a byproduct.

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What is the Kreb's cycle also known as?

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The citric acid cycle.