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What is the primary function of Rubisco in phase 1 of photosynthesis?
What is the primary function of Rubisco in phase 1 of photosynthesis?
What molecule is utilized for carbon reduction in phase 2 of photosynthesis?
What molecule is utilized for carbon reduction in phase 2 of photosynthesis?
What is the consequence of Rubisco binding O2 instead of CO2 in photosynthesis?
What is the consequence of Rubisco binding O2 instead of CO2 in photosynthesis?
How does prolonged hot, dry conditions impact the process of photosynthesis in plants?
How does prolonged hot, dry conditions impact the process of photosynthesis in plants?
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What environmental condition can cause plants to shift from photosynthesis to photorespiration?
What environmental condition can cause plants to shift from photosynthesis to photorespiration?
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In C4 plants, where does atmospheric CO2 fixation occur?
In C4 plants, where does atmospheric CO2 fixation occur?
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How do CAM plants avoid photorespiration?
How do CAM plants avoid photorespiration?
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What is the role of rubisco in C4 plants?
What is the role of rubisco in C4 plants?
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Which plant uses the C4 pathway to avoid photorespiration?
Which plant uses the C4 pathway to avoid photorespiration?
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What is the primary function of PEP carboxylase in atmospheric CO2 fixation?
What is the primary function of PEP carboxylase in atmospheric CO2 fixation?
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Which organism incorporates chloroplasts into its own digestive tract cells after slurping them out of algal cells?
Which organism incorporates chloroplasts into its own digestive tract cells after slurping them out of algal cells?
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What is the primary function of the light-independent reactions in photosynthesis?
What is the primary function of the light-independent reactions in photosynthesis?
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What is the role of photosystem II in the process of photosynthesis?
What is the role of photosystem II in the process of photosynthesis?
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What is the fate of excited electrons in photosynthetic pigments?
What is the fate of excited electrons in photosynthetic pigments?
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Which term best describes the arrangement of chlorophyll molecules into photosystems?
Which term best describes the arrangement of chlorophyll molecules into photosystems?
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What is the main function of the 'antenna complex' in a photosystem?
What is the main function of the 'antenna complex' in a photosystem?
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How do Photosystem I and Photosystem II work together to maximize photosynthetic efficiency?
How do Photosystem I and Photosystem II work together to maximize photosynthetic efficiency?
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