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Chapter 10 Guided Reading Guide
1. Label the diagram below.
2. Use the diagram to label the two broad stages of photosynthesis.
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3. What is carbon fixation?
4. What is a photon?
5. Why are leaves green?
6. What is the difference between an absorption spectrum and action spectrum?
7. What happens to chlorophyll when it is hit by light? How does this relate to potential energy?
8.
Identify the following parts of a photosystem:
a. Photosystem
b. Light harvesting complex
c. Reaction center
d. Primary electron acceptor
9.
What are the steps in noncyclic electron flow in photosynthesis?
10. What is cyclic electron flow?
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11. Label the diagram below but also write a paragraph comparing and contrasting chemiosmosis
in mitochondria and chloroplasts.
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12. Use the diagram below to summarize the activities in the light reactions of photosynthesis.
13. Describe and explain the overall purpose of the Calvin cycle and each phase listed below:
a. Calvin cycle
b. Carbon fixation
c. Reduction
d. Regeneration
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14. Label the diagram below of the Calvin Cycle.
15. What is a plant’s most valuable resource and why did plants need to evolve adaptations for hot,
arid climates?
16. Why is photorespiration such a “waste”?
17. Use the diagram below to explain C4 plants.
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18. What are CAM plants and what is their “advantage”?
19. Use the diagram below to summarize the activities of photosynthesis.
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