AP Bio Insta-Review Topic 3.5: Photosynthesis

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light Reactions and Calvin Cycle.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plants?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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What is the main product of the light reactions?

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ATP and NADPH.

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What is the main purpose of the Calvin Cycle?

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To synthesize glucose from carbon dioxide.

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What gas is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What is photolysis in the context of photosynthesis?

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The process of splitting water molecules to release oxygen.

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What role do thylakoids play in photosynthesis?

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They are the site of the light reactions.

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What is the function of NADP+ in photosynthesis?

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It acts as an electron carrier.

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How does light energy affect chlorophyll?

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It excites electrons, initiating the light reactions.