Photosynthesis, Chemosynthesis, and Fermentation: Flashcard Test Prep

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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What are the steps of photosynthesis?

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1. Electron Transport Chain (ETC) 2. Calvin Cycle.

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Why is a control necessary in experiments?

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A control is necessary in experiments to be able to identify if there is an actual effect.

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What is true of chemosynthesis?

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It may be older than photosynthesis.

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Define photosynthesis.

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Photosynthesis is 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 is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs sunlight, providing the energy needed for photosynthesis.

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What is the Calvin Cycle?

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The Calvin Cycle is a series of biochemical reactions that take place in the chloroplasts of photosynthetic organisms, converting carbon dioxide and other compounds into glucose.

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What is fermentation?

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Fermentation is a metabolic process that converts sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol in the absence of oxygen.

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What are the two types of fermentation?

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The two types of fermentation are alcoholic fermentation and lactic acid fermentation.