Intro to Photosynthesis

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What is the primary source of energy for photosynthesis?

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Sunlight

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What do plants produce as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

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What is the main product that plants store energy as after photosynthesis?

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Glucose (sugar)

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Which organisms are known to perform photosynthesis?

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Plants, algae, and some bacteria.

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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

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What role do chlorophyll and chloroplasts play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, and chloroplasts are the organelles where photosynthesis occurs.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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

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In which part of the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur?

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In the leaves.

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What is the significance of photosynthesis to life on Earth?

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It produces oxygen and organic compounds that are essential for life.

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How do plants take in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis?

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Through small openings in their leaves called stomata.

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