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What does xylem primarily transport within a plant?
What does xylem primarily transport within a plant?
Which pigment is specifically mentioned as absorbing light in plants?
Which pigment is specifically mentioned as absorbing light in plants?
Which Photosystem is responsible for absorbing wavelengths from 680 to 700 nanometers?
Which Photosystem is responsible for absorbing wavelengths from 680 to 700 nanometers?
What is the main function of phloem in plant anatomy?
What is the main function of phloem in plant anatomy?
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Where do the light reactions of photosynthesis occur?
Where do the light reactions of photosynthesis occur?
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What are the main products of photosynthesis?
What are the main products of photosynthesis?
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Where does the light reaction of photosynthesis occur?
Where does the light reaction of photosynthesis occur?
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What is the purpose of the dark reaction in photosynthesis?
What is the purpose of the dark reaction in photosynthesis?
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Which part of the leaf is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?
Which part of the leaf is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?
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What reactants are needed for the light reaction of photosynthesis?
What reactants are needed for the light reaction of photosynthesis?
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What is the primary function of Photosystem II in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
What is the primary function of Photosystem II in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
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Which molecule serves as the electron acceptor after chlorophyll A in the light-dependent reactions?
Which molecule serves as the electron acceptor after chlorophyll A in the light-dependent reactions?
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What is produced by the splitting of water in Photosystem II?
What is produced by the splitting of water in Photosystem II?
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What is the role of the Electron Transport Chain in photosynthesis?
What is the role of the Electron Transport Chain in photosynthesis?
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Which pigment is responsible for the initial electron transfer in the light-dependent reactions?
Which pigment is responsible for the initial electron transfer in the light-dependent reactions?
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Where does the Calvin Cycle take place?
Where does the Calvin Cycle take place?
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What is the primary function of ATP and NADPH in the Calvin Cycle?
What is the primary function of ATP and NADPH in the Calvin Cycle?
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How many turns of the Calvin Cycle are required to synthesize one molecule of glucose?
How many turns of the Calvin Cycle are required to synthesize one molecule of glucose?
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What is the primary function of the Calvin cycle?
What is the primary function of the Calvin cycle?
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What occurs during the Carbon Fixation step of the Calvin Cycle?
What occurs during the Carbon Fixation step of the Calvin Cycle?
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Which molecule combines with carbon dioxide at the start of the Calvin cycle?
Which molecule combines with carbon dioxide at the start of the Calvin cycle?
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Which molecule is formed through the Reduction step of the Calvin Cycle from PGA?
Which molecule is formed through the Reduction step of the Calvin Cycle from PGA?
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What are the 3-carbon molecules produced during the Calvin cycle called?
What are the 3-carbon molecules produced during the Calvin cycle called?
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Where does the Calvin cycle occur within the plant cell?
Where does the Calvin cycle occur within the plant cell?
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Which energy sources are used to convert 3-carbon molecules into glucose during the Calvin cycle?
Which energy sources are used to convert 3-carbon molecules into glucose during the Calvin cycle?
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