12 Questions
What is the role of ETC in photosynthesis?
To produce NADPH
What is the location of ATP synthase complex in the chloroplast?
Thylakoid membrane
What is the net result of the Calvin cycle?
Reduction of carbon dioxide to form a carbohydrate
What is the purpose of the 5 molecules of G3P?
To re-form 3 molecules of RuBP
What is the function of RuBP carboxylase in the Calvin cycle?
To combine RuBP with carbon dioxide
What is the energy source for the reduction of carbon dioxide in the Calvin cycle?
ATP and NADPH
What is the primary function of the thylakoid membranes?
To facilitate the light-dependent reactions
What is the role of the stroma in the chloroplast?
To provide a fluid-filled space for the light-dependent reactions
Which pathway involves the splitting of H2O and the release of O2?
Noncyclic Electron Pathway
What is the energy source for the light-dependent reactions?
Solar energy
What is the primary function of Photosystem I?
To facilitate the cyclic electron pathway
What is the role of chlorophyll a in the light-dependent reactions?
To absorb solar energy and concentrate it in the reaction-center
Learn about the process of photosynthesis, how plants, algae, and bacteria make their own food, and the importance of autotrophs and chlorophyll. Discover the role of chloroplasts and thylakoids in this vital process.
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