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What is the primary function of photosynthesis in plants?
What is the primary function of photosynthesis in plants?
Where does photosynthesis primarily occur within plant cells?
Where does photosynthesis primarily occur within plant cells?
Which component of the chloroplast is responsible for absorbing light energy?
Which component of the chloroplast is responsible for absorbing light energy?
What is produced as a byproduct of the light reaction in photosynthesis?
What is produced as a byproduct of the light reaction in photosynthesis?
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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?
What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?
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What role do thylakoids play in photosynthesis?
What role do thylakoids play in photosynthesis?
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What molecules are combined during the dark reaction of photosynthesis?
What molecules are combined during the dark reaction of photosynthesis?
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Which structure in the chloroplasts is described as stacks of thylakoids?
Which structure in the chloroplasts is described as stacks of thylakoids?
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What is the significance of the 'Calvin Cycle' in photosynthesis?
What is the significance of the 'Calvin Cycle' in photosynthesis?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for photosynthesis to occur?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for photosynthesis to occur?
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What is the primary role of chlorophyll in the context of photosynthesis?
What is the primary role of chlorophyll in the context of photosynthesis?
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What is a defining characteristic of the light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis?
What is a defining characteristic of the light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis?
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Which structure in the chloroplast plays a crucial role in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
Which structure in the chloroplast plays a crucial role in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
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Which of the following is NOT a product of the light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis?
Which of the following is NOT a product of the light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis?
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What role does the Calvin Cycle, or the dark reaction, play in photosynthesis?
What role does the Calvin Cycle, or the dark reaction, play in photosynthesis?
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Which best describes the relationship between the light-dependent and light-independent reactions of photosynthesis?
Which best describes the relationship between the light-dependent and light-independent reactions of photosynthesis?
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Why is the light-independent reaction of photosynthesis also known as the Calvin Cycle?
Why is the light-independent reaction of photosynthesis also known as the Calvin Cycle?
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What is the primary role of the stroma in the context of photosynthesis?
What is the primary role of the stroma in the context of photosynthesis?
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Which of the following is NOT a reactant in the overall reaction of photosynthesis?
Which of the following is NOT a reactant in the overall reaction of photosynthesis?
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What is the primary product of photosynthesis, the compound that serves as the plant's primary energy source?
What is the primary product of photosynthesis, the compound that serves as the plant's primary energy source?
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Study Notes
Photosynthesis Overview
- Photosynthesis is the process plants use to create food from light, otherwise known as glucose.
- It occurs in chloroplasts.
Chloroplast Structure
- Chloroplasts contain thylakoids, which are coin-shaped membranes.
- These thylakoids contain chlorophyll, a pigment crucial for photosynthesis.
- Grana are stacks of thylakoids.
- Stroma is the gel-filled matrix surrounding the thylakoids.
- Chloroplasts have an outer and inner membrane and an intermembrane space.
Photosynthesis Equation
- 6CO2 + 6H2O → 6O2 + C6H12O6 (Glucose)
Photosynthesis Stages
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Light-dependent reactions: occur in thylakoid membranes.
- Light energy is captured by chlorophyll.
- Water molecules are split, releasing oxygen.
- Hydrogen atoms gain energy and are moved to the dark reactions.
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Light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle): occur in the stroma
- Hydrogen atoms from the light-dependent reactions combine with carbon dioxide.
- Glucose (sugar) is produced.
Chlorophyll
- Chlorophyll is a pigment absorbing light energy.
- Different types of chlorophyll absorb varying wavelengths of light.
- There are many different types of chlorophyll.
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Explore the essential processes of photosynthesis, from the structure of chloroplasts to the detailed stages involved. Understand the light-dependent and light-independent reactions and the importance of chlorophyll in energy capture. Test your knowledge of this vital biological process with our quiz.
