1. Use the image of the overall equation of photosynthesis on page 109 of your textbook to answer the following questions:

2. A) Why are there multiple arrows in the equation?

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1. B) Where are the carbon atoms in glucose coming from?

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1. C) What provides the energy to drive photosynthesis?

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2. The main point of photosynthesis is the production of _________.

3. True or false: During photosynthesis, CO₂ is split to release oxygen gas. If false, make it a correct statement.

4. Complete the following table regarding photosynthesis.

5. In Latin, Stoma means mouth. Briefly explain why the use of stomata is a good term for this particular leaf structure.

6. A toxin is found to inhibit the uptake of CO₂ into plant leaves. This toxin would most directly affect the _______________________.

7. A) light reactions

8. B) splitting of H₂O

9. C) Calvin cycle

10. D) absorption of solar energy

11. The Calvin cycle is also referred to as the light-independent reactions. Briefly explain why referring to the chemical reactions of the Calvin cycle as the light-independent reaction is only partially accurate.

8. Complete the following table regarding the light reactions and the Calvin cycle.

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