Photosynthesis: An Overview

Which of the following is NOT a part of photosynthesis?

• Calvin cycle

• Light reactions

• Light independent reactions

• Krebs cycle

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NGSS.HS-LS1-5

Where do the light reactions take place?

• cytosol

• thylakoid membrane

• stroma

• mitochondrial matrix

What is the input for the light reactions?

• light energy

• ATP

• NADPH

• H₂O

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NGSS.HS-LS1-5

What is the output for the light reactions?

• light energy

• ATP

• NADPH

• H₂O

Where does the Calvin cycle take place?

• cytosol

• thylakoid membrane

• stroma

• mitochondrial matrix

What is the input for the Calvin cycle?

• CO₂

• H₂O

• NADPH

• ATP

• G3P

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NGSS.HS-LS2-5

What is the output for the Calvin cycle?

• CO₂

• H₂O

• NADPH

• ATP

• G3P

How many CO₂ molecules are needed to make 1 G3P?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 6

How many turns of the Calvin cycle are required for 1 G3P to be synthesized?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 6

How many NADPHs are required for the Calvin cycle?

• 2

• 3

• 6

• 9