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What is the primary function of the light harvesting complex?
What is the primary function of the light harvesting complex?
Which process utilizes sunlight to initiate electron transfer?
Which process utilizes sunlight to initiate electron transfer?
What is produced as a by-product of splitting water in the light reaction?
What is produced as a by-product of splitting water in the light reaction?
Where do both Photosystem 1 and Photosystem 2 reside?
Where do both Photosystem 1 and Photosystem 2 reside?
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Which process is independent of light energy?
Which process is independent of light energy?
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What is the main function of ATP synthase in photosynthesis?
What is the main function of ATP synthase in photosynthesis?
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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?
What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?
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Which molecule acts as an electron carrier produced during the light reactions?
Which molecule acts as an electron carrier produced during the light reactions?
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What is the main purpose of aerobic respiration in cells?
What is the main purpose of aerobic respiration in cells?
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Which phase of the Calvin cycle involves incorporating CO2 into an organic material?
Which phase of the Calvin cycle involves incorporating CO2 into an organic material?
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How many ATPs are produced in a complete cycle of aerobic respiration?
How many ATPs are produced in a complete cycle of aerobic respiration?
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What role does NADPH play in the Calvin cycle?
What role does NADPH play in the Calvin cycle?
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What distinguishes anaerobic respiration from aerobic respiration?
What distinguishes anaerobic respiration from aerobic respiration?
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What is the primary role of carotenoids in plants?
What is the primary role of carotenoids in plants?
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Which fruit is known for containing xanthophylls?
Which fruit is known for containing xanthophylls?
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Where are chlorophyll pigments primarily located in plant cells?
Where are chlorophyll pigments primarily located in plant cells?
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What are the characteristics of visible light in the context of photosynthesis?
What are the characteristics of visible light in the context of photosynthesis?
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Which part of the chloroplast is responsible for the absorption of photons?
Which part of the chloroplast is responsible for the absorption of photons?
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Which pigment is known for providing the green color in plants?
Which pigment is known for providing the green color in plants?
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What is a photosystem composed of?
What is a photosystem composed of?
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Which of the following fruits is high in anthocyanins?
Which of the following fruits is high in anthocyanins?
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What is the final product of fermentation in animal cells?
What is the final product of fermentation in animal cells?
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Which of the following molecules is NOT produced during glycolysis?
Which of the following molecules is NOT produced during glycolysis?
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During which stage of cellular respiration is the majority of ATP produced?
During which stage of cellular respiration is the majority of ATP produced?
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In which part of the cell does glycolysis take place?
In which part of the cell does glycolysis take place?
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What is the net gain of ATP molecules from glycolysis?
What is the net gain of ATP molecules from glycolysis?
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What is the input molecule for the Krebs cycle?
What is the input molecule for the Krebs cycle?
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Which type of organism relies on fermentation in the absence of oxygen?
Which type of organism relies on fermentation in the absence of oxygen?
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What is the main output of the Electron Transport Chain?
What is the main output of the Electron Transport Chain?
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What process involves the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones while providing free energy?
What process involves the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones while providing free energy?
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Which statement correctly describes phosphorylation?
Which statement correctly describes phosphorylation?
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What role does ATP play in cellular metabolism?
What role does ATP play in cellular metabolism?
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What process occurs when a bond between phosphate groups is broken in ATP?
What process occurs when a bond between phosphate groups is broken in ATP?
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Which of the following statements about ADP is true?
Which of the following statements about ADP is true?
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Which type of work is mechanical work in the context of ATP usage?
Which type of work is mechanical work in the context of ATP usage?
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What occurs during photoexcitation?
What occurs during photoexcitation?
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Which term refers to the energy-consuming process in cellular reactions?
Which term refers to the energy-consuming process in cellular reactions?
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