Photosynthesis

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What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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What is glucose classified as?

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A carbohydrate, energy source, and a product of photosynthesis.

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What are the stacks of disks in the chloroplast called?

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Grana

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What are the two products of the light reactions needed for the Calvin cycle?

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NADPH and ATP

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Which colors of light does chlorophyll absorb?

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Red and blue light.

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What is the primary function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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To absorb light energy for the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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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 is the role of ATP in photosynthesis?

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ATP provides energy for the Calvin cycle.

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What is the role of NADPH in photosynthesis?

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NADPH provides reducing power for the Calvin cycle.

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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.