AP Bio Photosynthesis Review

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How does most of the water needed by the plant get into its leaves?

Back

The roots absorb it and then it travels up the stem.

Front

What macromolecule is produced by the Calvin cycle?

Back

Carbohydrate.

Front

What does CAM stand for in photosynthesis?

Back

Crassulacean Acid Metabolism.

Front

How does carbon dioxide enter the leaves of a plant?

Back

It enters through the stomata.

Front

In CAM Photosynthesis, CO2 is stored as what compound?

Back

Malate.

Front

What is the primary function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

Back

To absorb light energy.

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

Back

Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.

Front

Where do the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur?

Back

In the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplasts.

Front

What is the main product of the light-dependent reactions?

Back

ATP and NADPH.

Front

What is the role of RuBisCO in the Calvin cycle?

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It catalyzes the fixation of carbon dioxide.