Photosynthesis and ATP

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What is the main product released during the light dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

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Does the light dependent reaction of photosynthesis produce ATP?

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True

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Where do the light independent reactions of photosynthesis occur?

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Stroma

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What is required for the light independent reactions to occur?

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Carbon dioxide

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In which part of the chloroplast do the light dependent reactions take place?

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Thylakoid

Front

What is the primary function of ATP in photosynthesis?

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To provide energy for the light independent reactions.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light dependent reactions and light independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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To absorb light energy.

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What is produced during the light independent reactions besides glucose?

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ADP and NADP+.

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2.