AP Biology Photosynthesis

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What pigment has the ability to trap solar energy to use for photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll pigment is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis, allowing plants to absorb light energy.

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What gas is necessary for the production of glucose during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide is essential for the production of glucose in the process of photosynthesis.

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Where does the light-independent reaction of photosynthesis occur?

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The light-independent reactions, also known as the Calvin cycle, occur in the stroma of chloroplasts.

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What is the reaction-center chlorophyll of photosystem I known as P700?

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P700 is named because it is best at absorbing light with a wavelength of 700 nm.

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Where does the light-dependent stage of photosynthesis occur?

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

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, which is then converted into chemical energy during photosynthesis.

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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 produced during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

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The light-dependent reactions produce ATP, NADPH, and oxygen as byproducts.

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What is the primary function of the Calvin cycle?

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The primary function of the Calvin cycle is to convert carbon dioxide into glucose using ATP and NADPH.

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What is the significance of the thylakoid membrane in photosynthesis?

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The thylakoid membrane is where the light-dependent reactions take place, housing the chlorophyll and other pigments.