AP Biology Photosynthesis

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What is the goal of photosynthesis?

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The goal of photosynthesis is to convert light energy into glucose energy.

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Where does the carbon used to form glucose come from?

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The carbon used to form glucose comes from CO2 in the air.

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What molecule could not be made during the light reaction if the proton (H+) pump in the thylakoid was not working?

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ATP could not be made.

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What is the primary function of the light reactions of photosynthesis?

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The primary function of the light reactions is to produce NADPH and ATP.

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Where does the Calvin cycle take place?

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The Calvin cycle takes place in the stroma of the chloroplast.

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What are the two main products of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

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The two main products are NADPH and ATP.

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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 significance of the thylakoid membrane in photosynthesis?

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The thylakoid membrane is where the light-dependent reactions occur, including the electron transport chain.

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What is the Calvin Cycle also known as?

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The Calvin Cycle is also known as the light-independent reactions or dark reactions.

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What is the main purpose of the Calvin Cycle?

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The main purpose of the Calvin Cycle is to convert CO2 into glucose using ATP and NADPH.