Photosynthesis Flashcard

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What are the reactants and products in a chemical reaction?

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Reactants are on the left side of the arrow, and products are on the right side.

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Where does a plant obtain H+ ions to produce NADPH during photosynthesis?

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From water.

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What is the energy molecule that is represented as ADP?

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ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate) is a molecule that can be converted to ATP.

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What are phosphates in the context of energy molecules?

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Phosphates are the groups that are added to ADP to form ATP.

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Which photosystem occurs first in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

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Photosystem II.

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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 role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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

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What is the significance of NADPH in photosynthesis?

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NADPH is used as a reducing agent in the Calvin cycle to help convert carbon dioxide into glucose.

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What is the function of the thylakoid membranes in chloroplasts?

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Thylakoid membranes are the site of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.

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What is the Calvin cycle?

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The Calvin cycle is the set of chemical reactions that take place in chloroplasts during photosynthesis, where carbon dioxide is converted into glucose.