LB Photosynthesis

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Where do the light independent reactions of photosynthesis occur?

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Stroma

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose

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Which organelle performs PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

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Chloroplast

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Another name for the Calvin Cycle is?

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Light Independent Reaction

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What are the two molecules synthesized in the light dependent reactions that are carried over to the light independent reactions?

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NADPH and ATP

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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It provides the energy needed for the light-dependent reactions.

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What is the function of the chloroplast?

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It is the organelle where photosynthesis occurs.

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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).