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What is the primary role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
What is the primary role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
- Convert water into oxygen
- Absorb green-light waves
- Store energy of sunlight (correct)
- Reflect blue- and red-light waves
How do herbivores obtain the energy produced during photosynthesis?
How do herbivores obtain the energy produced during photosynthesis?
- By eating algae
- By consuming plants (correct)
- By drinking water from the soil
- By consuming carnivores
What is the main purpose of light-independent reactions in photosynthesis?
What is the main purpose of light-independent reactions in photosynthesis?
- Oxidize water to lose electrons
- Release oxygen into the air
- Absorb sunlight energy
- Convert carbon dioxide into glucose (correct)
What happens to water during the process of photosynthesis?
What happens to water during the process of photosynthesis?
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Where does the light-dependent reaction take place?
Where does the light-dependent reaction take place?
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What is the main purpose of the Calvin cycle?
What is the main purpose of the Calvin cycle?
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Which type of photosynthesis produces a four-carbon intermediate compound?
Which type of photosynthesis produces a four-carbon intermediate compound?
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What is the benefit of C4 photosynthesis over C3 photosynthesis?
What is the benefit of C4 photosynthesis over C3 photosynthesis?
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What is the primary product of the light-dependent reaction?
What is the primary product of the light-dependent reaction?
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In which space does the Calvin cycle take place?
In which space does the Calvin cycle take place?
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