Photosynthesis Review

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Where does the Calvin Cycle take place within the chloroplast?

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Stroma

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What is the correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

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CO₂ + H₂O + light → O₂ + Sugar

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Why do plants conduct photosynthesis?

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To make glucose

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What does it mean that oxygen is a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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It is a secondary (waste) product that the plant does not need.

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What is the main purpose of the light dependent reactions?

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To provide the energy for the Calvin cycle.

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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 chlorophyll?

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

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

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It provides the energy needed to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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What is the primary product of the Calvin cycle?

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Glucose.

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What are thylakoids?

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Membrane-bound structures within chloroplasts where light-dependent reactions occur.