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What is the primary function of the thylakoid membranes in chloroplasts?
To provide a site for the light reactions of photosynthesis
What is the overall chemical change that occurs during photosynthesis?
6 CO2 + 12 H2O + Light energy → C6H12O6 + 6 O2
What is the role of chlorophyll in the light reactions of photosynthesis?
Chlorophyll absorbs light energy and transfers it to the reaction centers of Photosystem I and Photosystem II
What is the purpose of the Calvin cycle in the overall process of photosynthesis?
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What is the role of the electron transport chain in the light reactions of photosynthesis?
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What is the primary purpose of the electron transport chain in the light reactions of photosynthesis?
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What is the purpose of the thylakoid space in the chloroplast?
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What is the role of the proton gradient created across the thylakoid membrane during the light reactions?
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Which of the following is a correct statement about the Calvin cycle?
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What is the purpose of the three phases of the Calvin cycle (carbon fixation, reduction, and regeneration of the CO2 acceptor)?
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How many molecules of CO2 must be fixed in the Calvin cycle to produce one molecule of glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate (G3P)?
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What is the role of the enzyme rubisco in the Calvin cycle?
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