Photosynthesis and the Calvin Cycle

What are the two types of reactions in photosynthesis?

• Light-dependent and light-independent reactions

• Calvin cycle and respiration

• Photosystem II and Photosystem I

• Thylakoid and stroma

What is the function of xylem in a vascular plant?

• Conduct water, minerals, and other materials to different parts of the plant

• Absorb sunlight for photosynthesis

• Release oxygen into the atmosphere

• Transport glucose from the leaves to the roots

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How does carbon dioxide enter and oxygen exit a plant's leaves?

• Through tiny pores called stomata

• Through the roots via xylem

• Through the chlorophyll in the chloroplasts

• Through the thylakoid membranes

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

• Absorb photons from sunlight

• Convert glucose into oxygen

• Transport water from the roots to the leaves

• Break down carbon dioxide into glucose

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What is the purpose of the light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis?

• To convert sunlight into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH)

• To convert glucose into oxygen

• To transport water and minerals throughout the plant

• To regenerate RuBP in the Calvin Cycle

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What is the function of ATP Synthase in the thylakoid membrane?

• To convert ADP into ATP using the energy from protons

• To split water molecules and release oxygen

• To transport electrons from PSII to PSI

• To fix carbon dioxide onto RuBP

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What is the ultimate product of the Calvin Cycle?

• Glyceraldehyde 3-Phosphate (G3P)

• ATP and NADPH

• Oxygen

• Ribulose Bisphosphate (RuBP)

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What is the purpose of RuBisCo in the Calvin Cycle?

• To fix carbon dioxide onto RuBP

• To convert G3P into glucose

• To transport electrons in the electron transport chain

• To split water molecules and release oxygen

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Why do plants need to regenerate RuBP in the Calvin Cycle?

• To continue the cycle and fix more carbon dioxide

• To produce ATP and NADPH for the light-dependent reactions

• To release oxygen into the atmosphere

• To convert G3P into glucose for energy storage

What is the toxic byproduct created by RuBisCo when oxygen is present?

• Phosphoglycolate

• Glucose

• Glyceraldehyde 3-Phosphate (G3P)

• Ribulose Bisphosphate (RuBP)