Photosynthesis

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What is RuBP?

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RuBP (Ribulose bisphosphate) is a 5-carbon sugar that combines with CO2 in the Calvin Cycle during photosynthesis.

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How does an increase in CO2 affect photosynthesis?

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An increase in CO2 in the air would most likely increase the rate of photosynthesis.

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What is produced by the splitting of water in the light-dependent reactions?

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Oxygen is produced by the splitting of water during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.

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What color of light do green plants reflect?

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Green plants reflect green light.

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What are photosystems made of?

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Photosystems are made of chlorophyll.

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What is the primary function of photosynthesis?

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The primary function of photosynthesis is to convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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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 Calvin Cycle (light-independent reactions).

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily in the blue and red wavelengths, which is essential for the photosynthesis process.

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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The overall equation for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is the significance of the Calvin Cycle?

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The Calvin Cycle is significant because it uses ATP and NADPH produced in the light-dependent reactions to convert CO2 into glucose.