AP Bio Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis

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What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis

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What is the primary by-product of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen (O2)

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Where does the Krebs cycle occur in eukaryotic cells?

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Mitochondrial Matrix

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What is glycolysis?

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The process of breaking down glucose into pyruvate, producing ATP and NADH.

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What is the role of NAD+ in cellular respiration?

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NAD+ acts as an electron carrier, accepting electrons to form NADH.

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What is the main purpose of the Calvin cycle?

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To convert carbon dioxide into glucose using ATP and NADPH.

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What are C4 plants?

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Plants that have a specialized mechanism to fix carbon dioxide efficiently in hot, dry environments.

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What is chemiosmosis?

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The movement of ions across a selectively permeable membrane, generating ATP.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.

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What is the function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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