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Photosynthesis Study Guide
Behavioral Objective:
 Be able to define all the keyword terms in the process of
photosynthesis
 Be able to label a blank diagram of the photosynthesis
process
 Be able to describe the process of photosynthesis in
written form
Keywords:
 Photosynthesis:
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 Light Dependent Reactions:
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 Light Independent Reactions:
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 Calvin Cycle:
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 Electron Transport Chain:
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 Glucose:
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 ATP:
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 NADPH:
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 ADP:
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 NADP+:
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 Rubisco:
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 G3P:
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 H₂O, CO₂, and O₂:
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 Photosystem I:
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 Photo system II:
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 Thylakoids:
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 Chlorophyll:
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Study Questions:
Describe the relationship between light dependent and light
independent reaction.
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In detail, describe the Calvin Cycle.
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Describe the role of the Thylakoids in photosynthesis. Include in your
discussion something about Photosystem I, Electron Transport Chain,
and Photosystem II.
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Describe the roles Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Water, rubico, and G3P.
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