Exam Photosynthesis

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What is the ULTIMATE ORIGINAL source of energy for living beings?

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Sun

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What process do plants use to convert light energy into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis

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What are the light-independent reactions in photosynthesis also known as?

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Calvin Cycle

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What is the main objective of the Calvin cycle?

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To make sugar

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Which molecule transports high-energy electrons during photosynthesis?

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NADPH

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun.

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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 produced during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen, ATP, and NADPH.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2

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What is the significance of photosynthesis for life on Earth?

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It produces oxygen and organic compounds that are essential for life.

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