Photosynthesis

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What is the primary function of photosynthesis?

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The primary function of photosynthesis is to convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a pigment that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, which is essential for the photosynthesis process.

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What are thylakoids and where are they found?

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Thylakoids are membrane-bound structures within chloroplasts that contain chlorophyll and are the site of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.

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What is the stroma in the context of chloroplasts?

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The stroma is the fluid-filled space inside chloroplasts where the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) take place.

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Plants take in carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.

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What is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of the light-dependent reactions?

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The light-dependent reactions capture and convert light energy into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH) needed for the Calvin cycle.

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What is the Calvin cycle?

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The Calvin cycle is the series of biochemical reactions that occur in the stroma of chloroplasts, where carbon dioxide is fixed into glucose.