Photosynthesis: Light Reactions

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What is the product of Photosystem 1?

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NADPH

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What is a waste product of Photosystem 2?

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Oxygen

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Which photosystem comes first in the electron transport chain?

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Photosystem 2

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What protein embeds the thylakoid membrane?

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ATP synthase

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Which part of the plant cell enables photosynthesis?

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Chloroplast

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What is the primary function of Photosystem 1?

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To produce NADPH for the Calvin cycle.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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It absorbs light energy to drive the photosynthetic process.

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What is the significance of the thylakoid membrane?

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It houses the proteins and pigments necessary for the light reactions.

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What is photolysis in the context of photosynthesis?

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The process of splitting water molecules to release oxygen.

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What is the main purpose of the light reactions of photosynthesis?

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To convert solar energy into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH).