Practice What Is Light Reaction? (11.5) - PHOTOSYNTHESIS IN HIGHER PLANTS

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Question 1.
What is the primary product of the light reactions?
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Think about the energy carriers needed for the next phase.
Question 2.
Which molecule is split during the light reactions?
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Consider the substances involved in the chemical reaction.
3Question 3.
What is the main purpose of light reactions in photosynthesis?
- To split carbon dioxide
- To produce ATP and NADPH
- To generate oxygen
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Remember the energy carriers involved.
4Question 4.
True or False: Oxygen is produced during light reactions.
- True
- False
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Consider what happens to water during photosynthesis.
Question 5.
Describe the process of electron transport in the thylakoid membranes and how it contributes to ATP production.
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Consider the sequence of events from light hitting the pigments to the creation of the proton gradient.
Question 6.
Examine the implications of having an excess of water during the light reactions on oxygen production.
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Think about how water is a source of electrons and its role in maintaining electron flow.

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