Exam 2 Flashcards

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What are the two parts of photosynthesis?

A

The light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.

The light-dependent reactions occur at the thylakoid membrane, while the Calvin cycle takes place in the stroma.

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Where do the light-dependent reactions take place?

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At the thylakoid membrane.

Chlorophyll absorbs energy from sunlight during these reactions.

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What is the main function of chlorophyll in light-dependent reactions?

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To absorb energy from sunlight and convert it into chemical energy using water.

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What does the Calvin cycle utilize from the light-dependent reactions?

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The chemical energy derived from the light-dependent reactions drives the capture of carbon and the assembly of sugar molecules.

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What is a redox reaction?

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Coupled reactions that involve a transfer of electrons.

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What does oxidation refer to in a redox reaction?

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Loss of electrons.

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What does reduction refer to in a redox reaction?

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Gain of electrons.

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What does OIL RIG stand for?

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Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain.

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What are electron carriers?

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Mobile carriers for electrons that carry and move electrons around the cell.

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10
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What is NADP+ in the context of electron carriers?

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Empty electron carrier.

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What is NADPH in the context of electron carriers?

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Loaded with electrons.

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12
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What are light-dependent reactions also known as?

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Photolysis

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13
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What do light-dependent reactions convert?

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Solar energy into chemical energy

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14
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What does the Calvin cycle use to make glucose?

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Products of the light reactions

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15
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Where do light reactions occur?

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In the thylakoid membranes

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16
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What do light reactions capture?

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Light energy to create and store high energy molecules

17
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What are the inputs of light reactions?

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H2O and sunlight

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What are the outputs of light reactions?

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O2, ATP, and NADPH

19
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When do light reactions occur?

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During daylight hours

20
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Where do dark reactions occur?

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In the stroma

21
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What do dark reactions use to build sugar?

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Products of light reactions (ATP + NADPH)

22
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What are the inputs of dark reactions?

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CO2, ATP, and NADPH

23
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What is the output of dark reactions?

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Sugar, which is storable fuel

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When do dark reactions occur?

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24 hours a day

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What is a photon?
A photon is the basic unit (particle) of light.
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What happens when chlorophyll molecules absorb photons?
Electrons in chlorophyll gain energy and enter an unstable, excited state.
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What occurs as electrons fall back to their ground state?
Energy is released as heat or light.
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What is the function of a photosystem?
A photosystem acts as a light-gathering antenna that focuses light on a reaction center.
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Where are photosystems located?
Photosystems are located on the thylakoid membrane.
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What do aggregated pigments on the thylakoid membrane do?
They collect energy over a broad range of wavelengths and concentrate it on a reaction center.
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What is the role of the reaction center in a photosystem?
The reaction center passes an electron to a series of enzymes.
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What are the types of pigments found in photosystems?
Chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and carotenoids.
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Photosynthesis equation
6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂