Photosynthesis

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What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis

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In which organelle does photosynthesis primarily occur?

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Chloroplast

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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Where do the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis take place?

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Thylakoid membrane.

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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What is the main product of the light-dependent reactions?

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ATP and NADPH.

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What gas is taken in by plants during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2).

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What is the main carbohydrate produced during photosynthesis?

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Glucose.

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What is another name for glucose?

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Sugar.

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What gas is released as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen (O2).