Photosynthesis-Additional questions HONORS

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What is the primary pigment involved in capturing light energy during photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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Where do the light-independent reactions of photosynthesis take place?

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Stroma of the chloroplasts

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What is the first step in the light-independent reactions?

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Carbon fixation

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What is another name for the light-independent reactions?

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Calvin cycle

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What is the purpose of the light-independent reactions in photosynthesis?

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To convert carbon dioxide into glucose

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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 water in photosynthesis?

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Water provides electrons and protons for the light-dependent reactions and releases oxygen as a byproduct.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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

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What is photolysis?

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The process of splitting water molecules into oxygen, protons, and electrons using light energy.

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What is the role of ATP in photosynthesis?

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ATP provides energy for the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).