AP Bio Insta-Review Topic 3.5: Photosynthesis

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Where does the Calvin Cycle take place?

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Stroma

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What is the product of the Calvin Cycle?

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G3P (Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate)

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Where would you find chlorophyll?

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Thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts

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How many carbon dioxides are used in the Calvin Cycle?

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3

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Which describes light independent reactions?

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Calvin cycle to synthesize organic compounds

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin Cycle (light-independent reactions).

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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

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What is the main purpose of the Calvin Cycle?

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To convert carbon dioxide and other compounds into glucose.

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What are the inputs of the Calvin Cycle?

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Carbon dioxide, ATP, and NADPH.