Applied Photosynthesis and ATP Flashcard Review

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Sugars and oxygen.

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What gas is released by the leaf of plants during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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Photosynthesis occurs in what organelle?

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Chloroplast.

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In a chemical reaction, what are on the left side of the arrow and what are on the right side of the arrow?

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Reactants are on the left side and products are on the right side.

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Heterotrophs are also known as...?

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Consumers.

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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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 are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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It provides the energy needed to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the formula for photosynthesis?

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