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Topic 2: Cells as the Basis of Life
Quick questions on Photosynthesis (SACE Stage 2 Biology)
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What are light-dependent reactions?Show answer
These occur in the thylakoid membranes and require light:
What is light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle)?Show answer
These occur in the stroma and do not directly need light:
What is interpreting a light-intensity curve?Show answer
To increase the plateau rate, you would raise the new limiting factor (for example, increase carbon dioxide concentration), not the light.
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