Photosynthesis Review Flashcard

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What are the two main reactants in photosynthesis?

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Water and carbon dioxide.

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Which reactant is used in the Calvin Cycle?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, which is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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What are ATP and NADPH used for in photosynthesis?

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They are energy carriers used in the Calvin Cycle.

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What happens during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

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Light energy is converted into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH.

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Where do the light-dependent reactions occur?

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In the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplasts.

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What is the function of ATP synthase?

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It synthesizes ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate using the energy from H+ ions.

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What is the significance of the electron transport chain in photosynthesis?

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It transfers electrons and pumps H+ ions to create a proton gradient for ATP production.

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What is the Calvin Cycle?

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A series of biochemical reactions that convert carbon dioxide into glucose using ATP and NADPH.