Honors Biology Photosynthesis

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Why is photosynthesis essential to life on Earth?

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It converts unusable radiant energy into usable chemical energy.

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What is the primary function of the Calvin cycle?

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Produce simple sugars from carbon dioxide.

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What is the name of a pigment-containing complex found in a thylakoid?

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Photosystem.

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What is the function of NADP+?

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It is an electron carrier.

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What is the purpose of splitting water in PS2 of the light dependent reaction?

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Provides e- for PS2 and H+ for the thylakoid space.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What is chlorophyll?

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A green pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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It provides the energy needed to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.