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| The process by which the energy of light is used to synthesis NADPH and ATP. |
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| What is the Calvin cycle? |
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| the process by which NADPH and ATP are utilized to synthesize hexoses from carbon dioxide and water. |
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| where does photosynthesis and the calvin cycle take place? |
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| it takes place in the chloroplasts. |
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| what purpose does chlorophyll serve? |
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| chlorophyll is a pigment molecule that absorbs light. it is found in choloplasts in plant leaves. |
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CO2 + H20 => (CH20)n + O2
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| water and carbon dioxide combine to form carbohydrates and oxygen molecule. |
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| Explain the two photosystem |
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| It reduces NADPH and generate a proton gradient. |
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| oxidizes H2O; generates O2, e-, and a H+ gradient |
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| metabolic energy drives flow of electrons resulting in what? |
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- reduction of oxygen to water
- oxidation of NADH to NAD+
- proton gradient to drive ATP synthesis |
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| light energy drives a flow of electrons resulting in what? |
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- oxidation of water to oxygen
- reduction of NADP+ to NADPH
- proton gradient to drives ATP synthesis
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