U3 Photosynthesis Flashcard

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What is the purpose of compartmentalization in the chloroplast?

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To increase surface area and decrease competition between interactions.

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What is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain?

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NADP.

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Where does photosynthesis take place in eukaryotic autotrophs?

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Chloroplast.

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Where does the Calvin cycle take place?

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Chloroplast.

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What powers the reactions of the Calvin cycle?

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ATP and NADPH.

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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.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the photosynthesis process.

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What are the products of the light-dependent reactions?

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ATP, NADPH, and oxygen.

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What is the main function of the Calvin cycle?

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To convert carbon dioxide and other compounds into glucose.