Unit 5 Cellular Energy Photosynthesis

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What is the purpose of PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

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To make sugar for cells.

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What is NADPH?

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A molecule that moves electrons, important for making ATP (its precursor is NAD+).

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What is made during light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

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NADPH and ATP.

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Where do light-dependent reactions happen?

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Thylakoids.

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What is ATP?

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This molecule is the energy 'currency' of the cell.

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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

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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 role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, which is used to drive the reactions of photosynthesis.

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What is the Calvin Cycle?

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A series of reactions that convert carbon dioxide and other compounds into glucose.

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What is the significance of oxygen produced in photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is a byproduct that is essential for the survival of aerobic organisms.