Photosynthesis Flashcard

Front

Plants gather energy with light-absorbing molecules such as Chlorophyll A, Chlorophyll B, and Carotenes are called

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pigments

Front

Between which parts of the ATP molecule must the bonds be broken to form an ADP molecule?

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between two of the phosphorous molecules

Front

The stroma is the region outside the _________ and where the ___________ reactions occur.

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thylakoids; light-independent

Front

Photosynthesis uses sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide into

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oxygen and glucose.

Front

What are the three parts of an ATP molecule?

Back

adenine, ribose, and three phosphate groups

Front

Energy is released from ATP when

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a phosphate group is removed.

Front

Which structure in the figure above represents a single thylakoid?

Back

Structure C

Answer explanation

Structure C represents a single thylakoid, which is a membrane-bound compartment inside chloroplasts. It is distinct from the stacked structures known as grana, which consist of multiple thylakoids.

Front

If carbon dioxide is completely removed from a plant's environment, what would you expect to happen to the plant's production of glucose?

Back

No glucose will be produced.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a product of the light-dependent reactions?

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Glucose (Sugar)

Front

What is the main purpose of the light dependent reactions?

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To provide the energy for the light-independent reaction (Calvin Cycle)