AP Biology Photosynthesis Review

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What is the primary by-product of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen, released as a result of splitting water molecules.

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What process in photosynthesis involves the splitting of water molecules?

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Photolysis.

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True or False: The electron transport chains in photosynthesis are located in the thylakoid membranes.

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True.

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What is the role of Rubisco in photosynthesis?

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Rubisco is important for carbon fixation, where CO2 is connected to RUBP during the Calvin cycle.

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Where do plants absorb water for photosynthesis?

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Roots.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.

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What is the function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily in the blue and red wavelengths.

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What is the main purpose of the Calvin cycle?

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To convert carbon dioxide into glucose using ATP and NADPH.

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What are thylakoids?

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Thylakoids are membrane-bound structures within chloroplasts where the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur.

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What is the significance of the light-dependent reactions?

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They convert solar energy into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH.