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What is the primary function of the light-absorbing pigment molecules in plant leaves?
What is the primary function of the light-absorbing pigment molecules in plant leaves?
What is the initial form of energy that is converted to chemical energy during the light-dependent reactions?
What is the initial form of energy that is converted to chemical energy during the light-dependent reactions?
Which specific competency does this module aim to deliver?
Which specific competency does this module aim to deliver?
In which part of the plant cell are chlorophyll and associated electron carriers held?
In which part of the plant cell are chlorophyll and associated electron carriers held?
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How many forms of chlorophyll are there?
How many forms of chlorophyll are there?
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What is the primary role of photosystems in the light-dependent reactions?
What is the primary role of photosystems in the light-dependent reactions?
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What is the role of light in the process of photosynthesis?
What is the role of light in the process of photosynthesis?
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What is the main function of photosystem II (PSII) in the light reactions of photosynthesis?
What is the main function of photosystem II (PSII) in the light reactions of photosynthesis?
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What is the special pair of chlorophyll molecules found at the core of photosystem II (PSII)?
What is the special pair of chlorophyll molecules found at the core of photosystem II (PSII)?
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What is the process called when electrons are removed from water and passed through PSII and PSI before ending up in NADPH?
What is the process called when electrons are removed from water and passed through PSII and PSI before ending up in NADPH?
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What is the primary role of ATP synthesis in the light reactions of photosynthesis?
What is the primary role of ATP synthesis in the light reactions of photosynthesis?
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What happens when light is absorbed by pigments in photosystem II (PSII)?
What happens when light is absorbed by pigments in photosystem II (PSII)?
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