Photosynthesis: Using Light to Make Food
March 17, 2021
Essayheroes
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Use the image of the overall equation of photosynthesis on page 109 of your textbook to answer the following questions:
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A) Why are there multiple arrows in the equation?
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B) Where are the carbon atoms in glucose coming from?
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C) What provides the energy to drive photosynthesis?
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The main point of photosynthesis is the production of _________.
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True or false: During photosynthesis, CO2 is split to release oxygen gas. If false, make it a correct statement.
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Complete the following table regarding photosynthesis.
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Basic inputs
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Basic outputs
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In Latin, Stoma means mouth. Briefly explain why the use of stomata is a good term for this particular leaf structure.
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A toxin is found to inhibit the uptake of CO2 into plant leaves. This toxin would most directly affect the _______________________.
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A) light reactions
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B) splitting of H2O
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C) Calvin cycle
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D) absorption of solar energy
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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.
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Complete the following table regarding the light reactions and the Calvin cycle.
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Products
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Light reactions
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Calvin cycle
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