Photosynthesis

Question 1

Cells (autotrophs) can capture free energy thru

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light (photosynthesis)
chemical compounds (chemosynthesis)

Question 2

Two steps of PSYN

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1. light reactions (also called: light- dependent reactions)

2. Calvin cycle (also called: light-independent reactions )

Question 3

light-dependent reactions occur in

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Thylakoids

Question 4

light independent reactions occur in

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stroma

Question 5

electromagnetic spectrum

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range = wavelengths < 1nm to wavelengths > 1km

Question 6

photosynthesis driven by

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• light detectable by human eye

- visible light

Question 7

pigment

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substance that absorbs visible light

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black

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all wavelengths absorbed

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white

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all wavelengths reflected/transmitted

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chlorophyll a

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the primary pigment

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chlorophyll b,c arotoids

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accessory pigments

Question 12

inter membrane space

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the space between the 2 outer membranes

Question 13

thylakoid space

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thylakoids = flattened membranous sacs inside chloroplasts where chlorophyll embedded within thylakoid membrane

Question 14

stroma

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thick fluid outside / surrounding thylakoids, inside chloroplast