2.9 Photosynthesis (SL) Flashcards

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What are the components of chlorophyll?

A

Chlorin ring (light reacting)
Hydrocarbon tail

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2
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Where does chlorophyll anchor?

A

Thylakoid membrane via the hydrocarbon tail

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3
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What does an action spectrum indicate?

A

Overall rate of photosynthesis at each wavelength of light

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4
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What reactions are light dependent?

A

Electron transport chain and photolysis

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What reactions are light independent?

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Calvin cycle

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