AP Biology Photosynthesis Flashcard

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What pigment is best suited for growing conditions where light has a green hue?

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Carotenoids

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Where does the carbon come from that is used to form glucose in photosynthesis?

Back

CO₂ in the air

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What is the function of NADP+ in photosynthesis?

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It is an electron carrier.

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What is the primary function of the Calvin cycle?

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To produce simple sugars from carbon dioxide.

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What role do chlorophyll pigments play in photosynthesis?

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They absorb light energy.

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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 is produced during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

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ATP and NADPH.

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What is the significance of the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis?

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It converts carbon dioxide into glucose.

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What is the role of water in photosynthesis?

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It provides electrons and protons for the light reactions.

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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Glucose.