Academic Photosynthesis Flashcard Review

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What color of light is seen at a wavelength of 600 nm?

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Yellow light is seen at a wavelength of 600 nm.

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Why do plants conduct photosynthesis?

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Plants conduct photosynthesis to make glucose.

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

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

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What color is MOST absorbed during photosynthesis?

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Blue light is most absorbed during photosynthesis.

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What is the first step in photosynthesis?

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The first step in photosynthesis is the light dependent reaction.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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The main products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the blue and red wavelengths, to drive the photosynthesis process.

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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.

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What is the significance of light-dependent reactions?

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Light-dependent reactions convert solar energy into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH.