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What is the primary function of light energy in the Calvin cycle?
What is the primary function of light energy in the Calvin cycle?
- Transfers electrons from water to NADPH
- Generates chemical energy to produce G3P
- Produces a proton-motive force for ATP production
- Provides energy required for CO2 fixation (correct)
What is the main role of the chemical energy produced in the light reactions of photosynthesis?
What is the main role of the chemical energy produced in the light reactions of photosynthesis?
- Converts sunlight energy to a 3-carbon organic molecule (G3P)
- Produces the sugar glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate (G3P)
- Transfers electrons from water to NADPH
- Generates a proton-motive force for ATP production (correct)
What is the endergonic transfer of electrons from water to NADPH powered by?
What is the endergonic transfer of electrons from water to NADPH powered by?
- Chemical energy
- ATP production
- Proton-motive force
- Light energy (correct)
How many turns of the Calvin cycle are required to produce one molecule of glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate (G3P)?
How many turns of the Calvin cycle are required to produce one molecule of glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate (G3P)?
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What is the primary difference in the energy conversion process between chloroplasts and mitochondria?
What is the primary difference in the energy conversion process between chloroplasts and mitochondria?
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