AP Bio Photosynthesis

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What are the products of the light reactions of photosynthesis that are utilized in the Calvin Cycle?

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ATP and NADPH are the products of the light reactions that are used in the Calvin Cycle.

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What is the role of Rubisco in photosynthesis?

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Rubisco is important for carbon fixation when CO2 is connected to RuBP during the Calvin Cycle.

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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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In which sequence do electrons travel during photosynthesis?

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Electrons travel in the sequence: water → photosystem II → electron transport chain → NADPH.

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What is a key similarity between C4 plants and CAM plants?

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Both C4 and CAM plants use an enzyme other than Rubisco to carry out the first step in carbon fixation.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light reactions and the Calvin Cycle.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a pigment that absorbs light energy, primarily in the blue and red wavelengths, to drive the light reactions.

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What is the significance of NADPH in photosynthesis?

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NADPH is used as a reducing agent in the Calvin Cycle to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.

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What is the function of ATP in photosynthesis?

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ATP provides the energy required for the various biochemical reactions in the Calvin Cycle.