Flashcard on Pigments

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What is the function of the light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis?

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To turn light energy into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Water and carbon dioxide.

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What additional reactant is required for photosynthesis besides water and carbon dioxide?

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Light energy.

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Where does photosynthesis mostly take place in plants?

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In the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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What is chlorophyll?

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A green pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

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What is the role of water in photosynthesis?

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Water is split to provide electrons and protons, and releases oxygen as a byproduct.

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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 convert carbon dioxide into glucose.

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What is the Calvin cycle?

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A series of biochemical reactions that take place in the stroma of chloroplasts, converting carbon dioxide into glucose.

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO₂ + 6H₂O + light energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂.