Biology Photosynthesis Review 2023

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What is the light-independent reaction of photosynthesis also known as?

Back

Calvin cycle

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What are autotrophs?

Back

Organisms that produce their own food, such as plants.

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Where is chlorophyll located in the chloroplast?

Back

In the thylakoid membranes.

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What is the overall process in which solar energy is converted into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis

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What is the main chemical compound used by living things for energy?

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ATP

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

Back

Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

Front

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy to drive the process of photosynthesis.

Front

What is produced during the light-dependent reactions?

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ATP and NADPH.

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What is the primary function of the Calvin cycle?

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To convert carbon dioxide into glucose using ATP and NADPH.

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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