Unit 4 Review: Transfer of Energy & Matter

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What is the process of converting solar energy to chemical energy called?

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Photosynthesis

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Which biogeochemical cycle depends directly on photosynthesis?

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The carbon cycle

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From which source do almost all producers obtain their energy?

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Sunlight

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In which eukaryotic organelles does photosynthesis occur?

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Chloroplasts

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What best describes the process of photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts absorb sunlight and store chemical energy.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What role do chloroplasts play in photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll, which captures sunlight for energy conversion.

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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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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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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